Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians (Hardcover)

by William C. Roody (Author) "The gilled mushrooms constitute the majority of mushrooms included in this book..." (more)
Key Phrases: Agaricales Family, Russulales Family, Boletales Family (more...)

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"Clear, concise, and accurate. Will appeal to beginners and to seasoned mushroom gatherers." -- Don Yeltman

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"Includes 400 full color photographs showing the distinctive features of each species in their natural habitats. Each photo includes a text that describes the mushroom, tells its common and scientific names, discusses look-alike species and whether or not it might make you sick.-- Dominion (WV) Post" -- Dominion (WV) Post

"Anyone, experienced or amateur, who is interested in collecting mushrooms and related fungi in the eastern US should purchase this book. Even those who already have mushroom books should buy it, as it includes many species of fungi not usually found in similar books.-- Native Plants" -- Native Plants

"The most striking attribute of the book is the high quality of the photographs that illustrate all of the species included. Virtually all of them were photographed in their natural habitat with all of the important macroscopic characteristics shown. The exceptionally good color reproduction will greatly facilitate identification by amateurs and professionals alike.-- Choice" -- Choice

"The author displays an excellent grasp of current scholarship…His presentation is detailed, while engaging, and entertaining throughout…descriptions are clear, concise, and accurate….This book will appeal to beginners and also seasoned mushroom gatherers.-- Don Yeltman" -- Don Yeltman

"An impressive new field guide.... Certainly one of the most thorough books available on this subject, and its generous use of color photography, clear organization, and succinct writing make it one of the most user friendly.-- Goldenseal" -- Goldenseal

"A first-rate field guide.... A 'must' for all mushrooming in the Appalachians, and will be required by all concerned with the identification, distribution, and ecology of macromycetologists in North America.-- Mycotaxon" -- Mycotaxon

"A splendid book. These folks are thorough, and Bill's book is evidence of their dedication and persistence.-- Paul Goland" -- Paul Goland

"An excellent guide.-- West Virginia" -- West Virginia

"Includes 400 full color photographs showing the distinctive features of each species in their natural habitats. Each photo includes a text that describes the mushroom, tells its common and scientific names, discusses look-alike species and whether or not it might make you sick.-- Dominion (WV) Post" -- Dominion (WV) Post

"Anyone, experienced or amateur, who is interested in collecting mushrooms and related fungi in the eastern US should purchase this book. Even those who already have mushroom books should buy it, as it includes many species of fungi not usually found in similar books.-- Native Plants" -- Native Plants

"The most striking attribute of the book is the high quality of the photographs that illustrate all of the species included. Virtually all of them were photographed in their natural habitat with all of the important macroscopic characteristics shown. The exceptionally good color reproduction will greatly facilitate identification by amateurs and professionals alike.-- Choice" -- Choice

"The author displays an excellent grasp of current scholarship…His presentation is detailed, while engaging, and entertaining throughout…descriptions are clear, concise, and accurate….This book will appeal to beginners and also seasoned mushroom gatherers.-- Don Yeltman" -- Don Yeltman

"An impressive new field guide.... Certainly one of the most thorough books available on this subject, and its generous use of color photography, clear organization, and succinct writing make it one of the most user friendly.-- Goldenseal" -- Goldenseal

"A first-rate field guide.... A 'must' for all mushrooming in the Appalachians, and will be required by all concerned with the identification, distribution, and ecology of macromycetologists in North America.-- Mycotaxon" -- Mycotaxon

"A splendid book. These folks are thorough, and Bill's book is evidence of their dedication and persistence.-- Paul Goland" -- Paul Goland

"An excellent guide.-- West Virginia" -- West Virginia

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky (April 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813122627
• ISBN-13: 978-0813122625
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,711,170 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Mushroom Field Guides Ever!, February 10, 2004

By	Kathryn L. Evans (Caroga Lake, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians (Paperback)

I live in New York State and have been collecting mushrooms for years - edible and otherwise. I already own just about every other field guide to identifying mushrooms and other fungi, so when I saw this book for sale, I thought "do I really need another?" Well, it turns out I did. This book is fabulous! The pictures are first rate, and sometimes provide identifying detail that pictures in other books do not. While the "regulars" are there (mushrooms you find illustrated in almost every field guide) it also contains pictures of mushrooms that are common but not regularly pictured in other field guides. Consequently, it allowed me to solve a lot of long-standing "mushroom mysteries" in my backyard. The book contains longer than average "comments" on each species, often providing fascinating information. I highly recommend ths book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, July 20, 2004

By	S. C. Roberts "Mushroom Man" (Crossville, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians (Paperback)

I live in Tennessee. I own about 40 mushroom books and this one is my favorite. It is great to have a book for identification that covers mushrooms found in the south so well. The pictures are excellent. Roody lists possible look-alikes in many of the excellent, detailed descriptions. He also comments on the edibility of each species. Should be an excellent book for beginners and seasoned mushroom hunters alike. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, December 6, 2003

By	Brett Kees (White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians (Paperback)

After a decade of waiting for this book, I am certainly not disappointed. As an avid mushroom hunter, I have to say that this is the best field guide I have found.