Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms: A Selection of Thirty Native Food Varieties, Easily Recognizable By Their Marked Individualities, With Simple ... of Poisonous Species (Applewood Books)

The collection of edible mushrooms has long been both a necessity and a hobby for many Americans. William Gibson's beautifully illustrated 1895 work is a basic reference to thirty common edible mushroom varieties with information on how to identify them and differentiate them from poisonous varieties. He also provides a variety of recipes that will showcase the flavors and textures of the individual types.