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• Bessin, Aimé, 1870-1942 [Browse]

Summary note

"Nouvel atlas de poche des champignons Comestibles et Vénéneux les plus répandus" by Paul Dumée is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an extensive guide to identifying edible and poisonous mushroom species, including their classification, anatomy, and relevant data for enthusiasts and mycologists alike. The book includes detailed illustrations and descriptions that aid readers in understanding the characteristics of various fungi. The beginning of the text discusses the intention behind this atlas and its predecessor, emphasizing the thorough research and the artistic representation of various mushroom species conducted by the author and his illustrator. Dumée mentions the meticulous process of gathering specimens and the arrangement of descriptions alongside corresponding painted plates for ease of identification. Additional sections outline principles of mycology and offer guidance on mushroom photography and communication in Esperanto, encouraging greater engagement within the international mycological community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes

• Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2017-12-02

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Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Nicole Pasteur and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

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