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The Book of Shells
The Book of Shells offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing mollusk shells, each chosen to convey the range of shapes and sizes that occur across a range of species, with beautiful life-sized photographs and detailed line drawings.
656 pages, Hardcover
First published July 2, 2010
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October 7, 2023
As this is a 654 page book about shells of the World, one does not exactly read this title. Perhaps One looks for particular shells they may have in their collection and reads about those as I did. Beautiful color photographs of each of the shells accompany the one page descriptions of individual shells. There is also a photo of the actual shells size. A small in size range map accompanies each shell as well as a paragraph of on related species.
While this title is of normal book size it’s 650 pages weigh heavily in one’s hand. Definitely a table is needed to easily pursue this what could be classed as a reference book.
While this title is of normal book size it’s 650 pages weigh heavily in one’s hand. Definitely a table is needed to easily pursue this what could be classed as a reference book.
February 10, 2013
This beautiful book was so hard to put down once opened. It is amazing to think that 600 seashells featured here are only about 1% of the shells that exist!
February 24, 2013
Fantastic reference book.
March 19, 2022
Maravilhoso! Bem ilustrado.
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