Conchylia Insularum Britannicarum: The Shells Of The British Islands, Systematically Arranged (1822)

By William Turton

Book Overview

Conchylia Insularum Britannicarum, written by William Turton in 1822, is a comprehensive guide to the shells found in the British Islands. The book is arranged systematically, providing a detailed classification of the different types of shells and their characteristics. The author includes descriptions of each species, along with illustrations of the shells and their habitats. The book also contains information on the history of shell collecting, as well as advice on how to collect and preserve shells. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of shells, marine biology, or natural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436811619
• ISBN13: 9781436811613
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"