{"product_id":"mushrooms-of-the-gulf-coast-states-a-field-guide-to-texas-louisiana-mississippi-alabama-and-florida-paperback","title":"Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States: A Field Guide to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan E. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArleen R. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid P. Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weather patterns and topography of America's Gulf Coast create favorable growing conditions for thousands of species of mushrooms, but the complete region has generally gone uncharted when it comes to mycology. \u003ci\u003eMushrooms of the Gulf Coast States\u003c\/i\u003e at last delivers an in-depth, high-quality, user-friendly field guide, featuring more than 1,000 common and lesser-known species--some of which are being illustrated in color for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing easily identifiable characteristics and a color key, the authors enable anyone, whether amateur mushroom hunter or professional mycologist, to discern and learn about the numerous species of mushrooms encountered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Wild-food enthusiasts will appreciate the information on edibility or toxicity that accompanies each description, and they will also find the book's detailed instructions for collecting, cleaning, testing, preserving, and cooking wild mushrooms to be of great interest. Providing encyclopedic knowledge in a handy format that fits in a backpack, \u003ci\u003eMushrooms of the Gulf Coast States\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for any mushroom lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan E. Bessette is a distinguished emeritus professor of biology at Utica College of Syracuse University. A professional mycologist, he has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including \u003ci\u003eEdible Wild Mushrooms of North America\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArleen Bessette is a mycologist and botanical photographer, winning multiple awards in the North American Mycological Association's photography competition. She has authored or coauthored eighteen books, including \u003ci\u003eMushrooms of the Southeastern United States\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA retired chemist, David P. Lewis is currently a research associate with the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago and has served as president of the Gulf States Mycological Society since 1998. In his mycological papers, Lewis has described many species new to science, several of which have been named for him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.2 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772067119392,"sku":"9781477318157","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b410fa75ec01dae3a69b7178f3b1c862.webp?v=1780399073","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mushrooms-of-the-gulf-coast-states-a-field-guide-to-texas-louisiana-mississippi-alabama-and-florida-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}