The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in Folklore, Superstition and Traditional Medicine

Published in 2023
208 pages
5 hours and 10 minutes

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Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine.

What is this book about?
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet—fungi.

At the center of countless superstitions, folkloric tales, and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.