Seashell Parade
$24.99
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Seashell Parade
$24.99
By ["Gordon Melvin "]
Seashell Parade is a fascinating journey into the natural beauty, stories, and science of seashells from around the world. Written by renowned conchologist A. Gordon Melvin, Ph.D., this richly illustrated book combines natural history, cultural insight, and practical guidance into one captivating volume.
Blending engaging stories, striking photographs, and clear explanations, the book explores everything from mysterious shells and rare treasures to cowries, cone shells, scallops, and land snails. Readers will discover how shells were used in art, décor, currency, medicine, and even architecture—while also learning how and where to find, identify, clean, and preserve shells responsibly.
With chapters covering shell biology, unique formations, global collections, famous museums, and real-world shelling locations, Seashell Parade is both an educational reference and an inspiring celebration of the seashore. Whether you are a collector, beachcomber, educator, or lover of natural beauty, this book offers a timeless invitation to see shells not just as objects—but as stories shaped by the sea.
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