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Taming the Truffle: The History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom GOOD
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Minimal signs of wear, no noticeable markings, torn dust cover”
- Personalize
- No
- Era
- 2000s
- Signed
- No
- Book Series
- Historical
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Personalized
- No
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9780881928600
- Book Title
- Taming the Truffle : the History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Timber Press, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Genre
- Nature, Gardening, Science
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Ecology, Plants / Mushrooms, Life Sciences / Mycology, Essays & Narratives
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 28 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Whether the world's best truffles come from Piedmont or P rigord inspires impassioned debate, but the effects of dwindling supply and insatiable demand for the elusive mushroom are unquestionable: prices through the roof, intrigue and deception, and ever more intensive efforts to cultivate. As international mycologist Ian Hall and his colleagues have written, "Attempts at taming the truffle, of ordering its growth and harvest, now span the globe, and there has been some success in unlocking the secrets of what French researchers have aptly referred to as la grande mystique ." The secrets of when, how, and where to collect truffles have been passed from generation to generation since ancient times, but artificial cultivation remains the holy grail. Here, in the most comprehensive practical treatment of the gastronomic treasure to date, the art and science of the high-stakes pursuit come together. This extensively illustrated volume brings the latest research and decades of experience to enthusiasts and professionals alike, with coverage of the leading truffle areas including France, Italy, Spain, and Asia, and the newcomers: Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The authors leaven their enthusiasm and expertise with wry humor, exploring the history and newest techniques. They describe in detail the commercial species and their host plants, natural habitats, cultivation, and maintenance, pests and diseases, and harvesting with pigs, dogs, truffle flies, and even the electronic nose. Production in truffle plantations can begin after only three years, but often the rewards may take more than a decade. So there is plenty of time to read and prepare, and no better resource than this one.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0881928607
ISBN-13
9780881928600
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59374870
Product Key Features
Book Title
Taming the Truffle : the History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Plants / Mushrooms, Life Sciences / Mycology, Essays & Narratives
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Nature, Gardening, Science
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6.4in
Length
9.3in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Sb353.5.T78h344 2008
Reviews
'œA beautiful book from start to finish (think coffee table book in appearance, but with meat to it). No mycophile or gastronome passing through a bookshop would walk past the cover without picking it up! And the book is filled with high-quality color photographs. The prose matches the elegant pictures nicely, even humorously at times, and takes the reader through the history of truffle hunting and cultivation ... Taming the Truffle would certainly attract all levels of mycologists from beginner through advanced, but it has the allure and witty prose to inveigle those who never imagined they could share out love and interest in fungi.'�, The pleasure of truffles can be both gustatory and emotional; likewise, this book provides both substantial information and evocative folklore., [The authors] reveal the state of the art and science of producing the 'ultimate mushroom' in a splendidly interesting and informative way…this book is outstanding., S[T]his fascinating, lavishly illustrated volume will keep the reader engrossed through site preparations, irrigation methods "and, yes, the actual tasting of the truffle., SA beautiful book from start to finish (think coffee table book in appearance, but with meat to it). No mycophile or gastronome passing through a bookshop would walk past the cover without picking it up! And the book is filled with high-quality color photographs. The prose matches the elegant pictures nicely, even humorously at times, and takes the reader through the history of truffle hunting and cultivation ... Taming the Truffle would certainly attract all levels of mycologists from beginner through advanced, but it has the allure and witty prose to inveigle those who never imagined they could share out love and interest in fungi., [T]his fascinating, lavishly illustrated volume will keep the reader engrossed through site preparations, irrigation methods and, yes, the actual tasting of the truffle., [The authors] reveal the state of the art and science of producing the 'ultimate mushroom' in a splendidly interesting and informative way...this book is outstanding., SThe pleasure of truffles can be both gustatory and emotional; likewise, this book provides both substantial information and evocative folklore., 'ŒEven if you don'™t crave growing truffles, this informative and highly readable book reveals the fascinating mysteries, lore, and biology of this ultimate food better than any other book in English. It is a paragon of science written for the interested layperson.'�, 'œ[T]his fascinating, lavishly illustrated volume'¦will keep the reader engrossed through site preparations, irrigation methods'and, yes, the actual tasting of the truffle.'�, Even if you don t crave growing truffles, this informative and highly readable book reveals the fascinating mysteries, lore, and biology of this ultimate food better than any other book in English. It is a paragon of science written for the interested layperson., [The authors] reveal the state of the art and science of producing the ultimate mushroom in a splendidly interesting and informative way this book is outstanding., SEven if you don "t crave growing truffles, this informative and highly readable book reveals the fascinating mysteries, lore, and biology of this ultimate food better than any other book in English. It is a paragon of science written for the interested layperson., I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a lovely luxurious book with many pictures and drawings. That the authors have a wonderful sense of humor is evident in the writing., SI thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a lovely luxurious book with many pictures and drawings. That the authors have a wonderful sense of humor is evident in the writing., A beautiful book from start to finish (think coffee table book in appearance, but with meat to it). No mycophile or gastronome passing through a bookshop would walk past the cover without picking it up! And the book is filled with high-quality color photographs. The prose matches the elegant pictures nicely, even humorously at times, and takes the reader through the history of truffle hunting and cultivation ... Taming the Truffle would certainly attract all levels of mycologists from beginner through advanced, but it has the allure and witty prose to inveigle those who never imagined they could share out love and interest in fungi., S[The authors] reveal the state of the art and science of producing the ultimate mushroom " in a splendidly interesting and informative way this book is outstanding., 'œThe pleasure of truffles can be both gustatory and emotional; likewise, this book provides both substantial information and evocative folklore.'�, Even if you don't crave growing truffles, this informative and highly readable book reveals the fascinating mysteries, lore, and biology of this ultimate food better than any other book in English. It is a paragon of science written for the interested layperson., 'œI thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a lovely luxurious book with many pictures and drawings. That the authors have a wonderful sense of humor is evident in the writing.'�, Even if you don't crave growing truffles, this informative and highly readable book reveals the fascinating mysteries, lore, and biology of this ultimate food better than any other book in English. It is a paragon of science written for the interested layperson., [T]his fascinating, lavishly illustrated volume…will keep the reader engrossed through site preparations, irrigation methods-and, yes, the actual tasting of the truffle., 'œ[The authors] reveal the state of the art and science of producing the 'ultimate mushroom'™ in a splendidly interesting and informative way'¦this book is outstanding.'�, [T]his fascinating, lavishly illustrated volume...will keep the reader engrossed through site preparations, irrigation methods--and, yes, the actual tasting of the truffle.
Copyright Date
2008
Lccn
2007-019017
Dewey Decimal
635/.8
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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