Beautiful Shells: Their Nature, Structure, and Uses Familiarly Explained, With Directions for Collecting, Cleaning, and Arranging Them in the Cabinet ... the Most Remarkable Species (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. G. Adams

9780656022397: Beautiful Shells: Their Nature, Structure, and Uses Familiarly Explained, With Directions for Collecting, Cleaning, and Arranging Them in the Cabinet ... the Most Remarkable Species (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656022396 ISBN 13: 9780656022397

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the amazing world of shells and what they reveal about nature

In Beautiful Shells, you’ll discover how shells form, the different kinds of shells, and the surprising ways creatures like oysters live inside their delicate homes. The book uses clear language to explain terms and ideas, from conchology to testaceans, and it invites readers to see the beauty and science side by side.

This edition blends simple explanations with engaging examples, helping you understand how shells vary in structure, color, and purpose. It also starts you on the path to collecting, cleaning, and arranging them in a cabinet, with practical details woven into the interesting science.
• Learn the key ideas behind shell science, including how shells are classified and what they reveal about their builders
• See how shells differ, from transparent crystalline forms to dense granular varieties, and why nacre shines inside
• Get a friendly introduction to anatomy and life in the shell, with relatable explanations of terms and concepts
• Discover how shells connect to broader earth history, from fossil shells to the substances that make chalk and limestone
Ideal for curious readers who enjoy natural history, curious facts about oceans, and hands-on shell collecting.

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