The Molds and Man

An Introduction to the Fungi

Author:

Clyde M. Christensen

“Dr. Christensen tells the story of the fungi, with particular stress about their association with other life, including man. It is a fascinating field of knowledge and the book makes it non-technical and extremely interesting.” --The Minneapolis Star

The book continues to be the best popular treatment of fungi.” --Mycologia, New York Botanical Garden

“For a general book about fungi, we highly recommend The Molds and Man.” --Audubon Magazine

“One can learn much more from The Molds and Man than the topics in the table of contents would indicate...a feeling of the enthusiasm and method of modern science at its best illuminates each description.” --Atlantic Naturalist

Clyde M. Christensen was a professor of plant pathology at the University of Minnesota.

“Dr. Christensen tells the story of the fungi, with particular stress about their association with other life, including man. It is a fascinating field of knowledge and the book makes it non-technical and extremely interesting.” --The Minneapolis Star

The book continues to be the best popular treatment of fungi.” --Mycologia, New York Botanical Garden

“For a general book about fungi, we highly recommend The Molds and Man.” --Audubon Magazine

“One can learn much more from The Molds and Man than the topics in the table of contents would indicate...a feeling of the enthusiasm and method of modern science at its best illuminates each description.” --Atlantic Naturalist