All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms

By David Arora

Book Overview

"[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 Times

Mushrooms appeal to all kinds of people--and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushrooms

Over 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898153883
• ISBN13: 9780898153880
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 3.9" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

a little rain never hurt anyone

If anyone wants to learn about wild mushroom hunting/eating, this the best book one can get! After you read it, spend a little extra for mushrooms demystified. It's the answer to the answer.

Absolutely essential!

This is the book you must have if you are even casually interested in wild mushrooms. I am replacing a copy that some cretin stole from me. It is a reader's digest version of the big book by David Arora that is also indispensable. Great photographs and very good descriptions of the most commonly encountered species. A nice touch of humor to make it more than just a reference. Don't miss this one!

Indispensable Field Guide

Absolutely the best pocket-sized reference around. I lost my copy (or it was stolen!) and am reordering another. Contains identification keys that are usable in the field (less dependence on spore prints and microscopic exams than some of the others). Great photos make field ID easy. It seems I nearly always find what I'm looking for in this little book. Don't leave home without it!