The Beachcomber's Companion: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures
Language: English
Published by Chronicle Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- Used
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The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections.
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- Title
- The Beachcomber's Companion: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures
- Author
- Burgard, Anna Marlis
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 145216116X
- ISBN 13
- 9781452161167
- Illustrator
- Ditner, Jillian
A lovely beach house book or hostess gift, perfect for any beachy coffee table.
Breezy, inviting, and delightful—just like a day at the beach—The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that makes it easy for readers to identify their own beach discoveries.
A handy resource section offers tips on how to prepare before setting out on a shoreline adventure: from the beachcomber's commandments to must-have items for every beachcombing toolkit and advice on preserving shells.
Awash with information and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is an essential companion for all who love the ocean's shore.
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About the Author
Anna Marlis Burgard is the founding author of Islands of America (www.islandsofamerica.com), a multimedia venture that explores island arts, cuisines, histories, and wildlife. As a lifelong beachcomber, Burgard has visited 130 of the more than 20,000 islands in the United States. She lives on Tybee Island in Georgia, whose state shell is the knobbed whelk.
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