{"product_id":"waxcap-mushrooms-of-eastern-north-america-9780815632689","title":"Waxcap Mushrooms of Eastern North America","description":"\u003cp\u003eMembers of the Hygrophoraceae family, commonly known as waxcaps, have long attracted the attention of mycologists and nature lovers. As a group, they are beautiful mushrooms. Those in the genus Hygrocybe are particularly colorful and eye-catching. Many waxcaps can be identified from field observations and macroscopic features of the fruiting bodies, further adding to their appeal for those lacking formal training in mycology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWaxcaps are usually well represented in general mushroom field guides. There have also been thorough scientific treatments of the North American species. Excellent as these works may be, they are not comprehensive, nontechnical guides that illustrate the eastern North American waxcaps in color. The work presented here is not intended to be a scientific treatment of the Hygrophoraceae; rather, it fills a gap between the sporadic coverage in general mushroom field guides and the more inclusive technical monographs that typically lack color illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe geographical range of coverage includes eastern Canada, the United States east of the Great Plains and south to East Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida. Although the distribution of species is constantly being expanded as knowledge accumulates, most waxcaps that occur within this region are featured or discussed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 150 color illustrations and detailed descriptions, this book is an indispensable reference guide for waxcap identification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Bessette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Syracuse University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.32h x 7.31w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815632689\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan E. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e is a mycologist and professor emeritus of biology at Utica College and has authored\u003cbr\u003enumerous scientific papers and more than twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eMilk Mushrooms of North America.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam C. Roody\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eMushrooms of the Southeastern United States.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalter E. Sturgeon\u003c\/b\u003e has written many articles on wild mushroom identification and has won several awards for his botanical photography. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eArleen R. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e is a mycologist and botanical photographer and is the author of eleven books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Rainbow Beneath My Feet.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Syracuse University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40183737909363,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d00b4ff1-ac83-4db5-8a6e-a0675e645b1f.jpg?v=1655559394","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/waxcap-mushrooms-of-eastern-north-america-9780815632689","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}