"Mushrooms, molluscs, fungi, edible and poisonous; a thousand American mushrooms. How to choose and prepare edible ones; how to distinguish and avoid poisonous ones, with complete botanical descriptions. Poisonous mushroom poisons and their treatment, a student's guide" is written by authors Robert C. McAdam and Charles McIlvaine. This book offers a detailed overview of American mushrooms, their classification and properties. In addition, you will learn how to choose and cook edible mushrooms, and how to distinguish them from poisonous ones to avoid danger. The authors also provide information on the poisonous substances contained in mushrooms and their treatment in case of poisoning. This book will be an indispensable reference for anyone who is interested in mushrooms and wants to learn more about them.