David Arora (Books)

David Arora Books

David Arora is an American mycologist and writer deeply immersed in the world of fungi. His work focuses on popularizing mycology through engaging field guides that not only facilitate mushroom identification but also illuminate their cultural and ecological significance. Drawing from extensive fieldwork, his writing explores mushroom-gathering traditions and economies across diverse global cultures. Arora also delves into topics concerning amateur and commercial mushroom hunting, its role in rural community economic development, and conservation issues related to the practice.

All That the Rain Promises and More

261 pages
10 hours of reading

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“[ All That the Rain Promises and More ] is certainly the best guide to fungi, and may in fact be a long lasting masterpiece in guide writing for all subjects.”— Roger McKnight, The New York TimesMushrooms appeal to all kinds of people—and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushroomsOver 200 edible and poisonous mushrooms are depicted with simple checklists of their identifying features, as David Arora celebrates the fun in fungi with the same engaging bend of wit and wisdom, fact and fancy, that has made his comprehensive guide, Mushrooms Demystified, the mushroom hunter’s bible.“The best guide for the beginner. I’d buy it no matter where I lived in North America.”— Whole Earth Catalog