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Marine Shells Of South Africa: A Catalogue Of All The Known Species (1897)

Marine Shells Of South Africa: A Catalogue Of All The Known Species (1897)

Sowerby, George Brettingham

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ISBN10: 1162111089
ISBN13: 9781162111087
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Marine Shells of South Africa: A Catalogue of All the Known Species is a comprehensive guide to the marine shells found in South Africa. Written by George Brettingham Sowerby, a renowned British naturalist and illustrator, the book was first published in 1897. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of all known species of marine shells found in South Africa at the time of publication. The book is divided into chapters based on the different types of shells, including gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods. Each chapter provides a detailed introduction to the group of shells, followed by a comprehensive list of all the known species. The descriptions of each species include information on their physical appearance, distribution, and habitat. The book is illustrated with over 200 detailed drawings by Sowerby, making it a valuable resource for both amateur and professional shell collectors, as well as anyone interested in the marine life of South Africa.With References To Figures In Various Works, Descriptions Of New Species, And Figures Of Such As Are New, Little Known, Or Hitherto Unfigured.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.

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