Mushrooms: how to grow them

William Falconer’s novel “Mushrooms” was originally released in 1915. The book offers a thorough manual for mushroom identification, growing, and eating. The many types of mushrooms, their traits, and the settings in which they thrive are all covered by Falconer. He describes how to recognize both edible and toxic mushrooms, how to grow them at home, and how to cook with them. The book also offers advice on how to preserve mushrooms for later use as well as recipes for a variety of mushroom cuisines. The book is well-written by Falconer, whose enthusiasm for mushrooms is clear throughout. On all facets of mushroom cultivation and eating, including the ideal time to collect mushrooms and the best way to prepare them so that their full taste is released, he offers helpful advise. Falconer also stresses the need of exercising care while gathering and consuming wild mushrooms since certain varieties may be fatal. From novice mushroom hunters to seasoned chefs, “Mushrooms” is a useful reference for anybody interested in the world of fungus.