Seashells of North America: A Guide to Field Identification [Paperback]

Robert Tucker Abbott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1968

A survey of the world of marine mollusks provides identification about the common shells of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.

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Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Golden Books Pub Co (Adult) (June 1968)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307136574
• ISBN-13: 978-0307136572
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,379,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book that got me started., October 17, 2000

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This review is from: Seashells of the World (Golden Guides) (Hardcover)

Yes it's way out of date. Yes the super rare shells listed in the book are often no longer even mildly rare. Yes it is drawings only. Sigh. But this is the book that got me and all too many others hooked into this area. 30 years later I still love the hobby. Give it to a child and watch him/her grow.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate shell reference!, July 13, 2004

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J. Connor "film and book fanatic'." (Palm Desert, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seashells of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guides) (Paperback)

Whether for a valuable collection at home, or a sight while swimming or scuba diving, this will prove very reliable in the field. A MUCH more advanced field guide than the Golden First Guides, this lists over 600 shells in all and will quickly identify any strange seashell you happen to find beachcombing. This guide contains: Augor shells, chitons, whelks, limpets, and many other valuable collectibles. Each shell species entry has a description added to the side, explaining: abundance, range, and habitat. After the first Golden Guide to Seashells intrigues you, try your luck out with this field reference.
There are several editions made of this guide, from cheap paperback to hardcore turtleback. The paperback and hardback are the best to buy, as they are both great deals and cost less than the turtleback, which is also durable. Any edition will serve you very well in shell collection ID or snorkeling discoveries.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seashells, January 11, 2007

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Judith A. Missakian "Judy Missakian" (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seashells of the World (Golden Guide) (Paperback)

This was exactly the book on shells that I was looking for for my grandson. I remember the "Little Golden Guides" when I was a child and was so happy to see that they still exist. Good illustrations and compact easy to carry size.