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Sea-Beans from the Tropics: A Collector's Guide to Sea-Beans and Other Tropical Drift on Atlantic Shores

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I've had the pleasure of meeting Ed Perry, and his knowledge of sea-beans and nature is astounding and generously shared. This book is perfect for anyone with an interest in Atlantic shore drift seeds. Actually, I live on the Gulf of Mexico and find it very useful here too.

The book is 217 pages. The first 66 pages contain the following brief, but highly informative chapters:

The History of Sea-Beans and Early Uses
The Role of Ocean Currents
Renewed Interest [in sea-beans]in the US and Abroad
Research Currently Underway
Growing and Polishing Sea-Beans
Other Current-Borne Drift from the Tropics
Sea Turtles and Sea-Beans
Making a Collection

Pages 67 thru 192 contain the catalog of sea-beans with color photographs, identifying descriptions, and other information on 68 major varieties of sea-beans along with their many variations.

The book includes an alphabetical list by family name and by common name, as well as a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a very useful index. It is a must-have in the library of any Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico shoreline beachcomber.

This is the "go to" book for for identifying sea-beans. I have it tabbed for quick reference. Not only does it have all the information about the sea-beans and drift nuts I've found, but also the history, folklore and how to make, clean and store my collection. A valuable resource and a great book.

I love this book. It is a fantastic resource, complete with color photos. An absolutely essential book to have if you live by the sea. You will be able to identify the cool beans you find along the shore with this book. I have learned a tremendous amount about drift seeds from reading this book. Highly recommended. Enjoy & Happy Beaning! :)

Excellent guide book with photos and text. Helped me identify the beans that I have collected on the beaches of Key Biscayne.

Co-produced by Edward L. Perry and John V. Dennis, Sea-Beans From The Tropics is an impressive collector's guide to the tropical drift commonly found on the shores of the Atlantic ocean. Full-color photographs illustrate each entry ranging from bald cypress, to white inkberry. Each shell is provided with a lengthy introduction covering such topics as the nature of ocean currents and how to grow and polish sea beans rounds out this informative, fascinating, detailed, "user friendly" guide.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Ed Perry, and his knowledge of sea-beans and nature is astounding and generously shared. This book is perfect for anyone with an interest in Atlantic shore drift seeds. Actually, I live on the Gulf of Mexico and find it very useful here too.

The book is 217 pages. The first 66 pages contain the following brief, but highly informative chapters:

The History of Sea-Beans and Early Uses
The Role of Ocean Currents
Renewed Interest [in sea-beans]in the US and Abroad
Research Currently Underway
Growing and Polishing Sea-Beans
Other Current-Borne Drift from the Tropics
Sea Turtles and Sea-Beans
Making a Collection

Pages 67 thru 192 contain the catalog of sea-beans with color photographs, identifying descriptions, and other information on 68 major varieties of sea-beans along with their many variations.

The book includes an alphabetical list by family name and by common name, as well as a glossary of terms, a bibliography, and a very useful index. It is a must-have in the library of any Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico shoreline beachcomber.

This is a great little book on Sea Beans. It is loaded with information and excellent photographs. Only negative is the price but it is worth it. Sea-Beans from the Tropics: A Collector's Guide to Sea-Beans and Other Tropical Drift on Atlantic Shores