The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook

by C.S. Lambert

The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual fragments. Sea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways. This guide investigates how tiny bits of glass and ceramic have engaged generations of avid collectors throughout the world.

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Carole S. Lambert

Reviews

[Celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well-written and engaging book. I live in Florida near one of the beaches mentioned - Vero Beach. I hope to find sea glass there one day.

Sea Glass is getting harder and harder to find. The book actually describes sea glass SEEDING - people throw glass and pottery into the ocean for future hunters to find.

Very quick read. The author has written other books about sea glass. I hope to find them soon to read and savor.

Thanks to CeCe for introducing me to this book.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love anything about sea glass!! Spent this summer in a few places searching for sea glass. PEI was loaded with it!!

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A primer for seaglass hunters. I DID learn quite a few things.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little book with interesting info and beautiful sea glass photos, including “favorite finds” from a variety of people throughout the world. Not much new, I’m sure for long-time sea glass hunters but quick and interesting for people with a passing interest or who just love the sea, tides, etc. I think I expected more in terms of hunting/finding tips (so minus one star). But still worth the read.

[A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was sort of a weird book without a real audience or point. I got it from the library because I saw it at the Cape Ann Museum and don't know anything about sea glass and got excited because, Cape Ann. Anyway, this had some pretty pictures and an interesting glossary, but it wasn't substantial enough or directed enough to be actually good for anything.

[Debbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have never bought a book which I considered a waste of time and money until now. In my opinion the author writes as if speaking to an imbecile. Is a lexicon really needed for words like sand, shell and beach? And as for the time wasted reading it - luckily it only took 10 minutes to read from cover to cover!

[Robyn Rosencutter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little book with pretty pictures about beachcombing for sea glass. My 2 weeks spent searching the shores of PEI for mermaid tear treasures were the most relaxing I've ever had. This book was a quick, informative read with an excellent vocabulary list.

[Michelle StCyr · Rating 3 out of 5]

So So

I was excited to buy this book in hopes of gathering information on where to find it and the strategies involved. I learned neither. There is a list at the end of the book, but not very helpful. It was vague. The pictures of the ‘favorite finds’ was interesting though.

[Rick · Rating 2 out of 5]

It took about 70 minutes to read from cover to cover, so not a lot of content here. There is a helpful list in the back of sea glass hot spots around the world. Would be a nice book to have as decoration in a beach house/rental, as it is nicely illustrated.

[Kris · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty pictures. Short on much else

[Lynn Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great info

I really enjoyed hearing about others who are obsessed with sea glass and their favorite finds. Good info on when and where to look.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you spam for gifting me this book! I loved it, and the pictures are amazing!!! Please sign it when I come back to visit.

[raccoon reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great little starter book for those interested in sea glass. It's a quick read.

[Tamara Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet little book with some nice photos and information, but poorly written and edited.

[Abbie Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very quick read while in OBX. Not as good as I had hoped but what was I hoping for and how much can one really write about sea glass? Not sure.

[Ⓛeah ✿εїз✾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

When my grandmother percussed this book for my 13th birthday I grudgingly agreed to read it. I'm glad I did. It held more tan just tips. It had touching stories and reasons to collect sea glass. I did like it.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

lovely book - -

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this at my favorite beach and LOVED IT! The section of suggested beaches really sealed the deal for me. Highly recommend to any sea glass enthusiast.

[Indigo Cat]

SEA GLASS! O-O MUST READ!

[Abcdarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small but useful, pretty, & makes me want to add to my collection.