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by R. Tucker Abbott (Author), S. Peter Dance (Author) "Hard external coverings are typical of several very different kinds of marine animals, including barnacles, crabs, sea urchins, and mollusks..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 411 pages
  • Publisher: Odyssey Publications; 4 edition (July 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0966172000
  • ISBN-13: 978-0966172003
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #827,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for every seashell collector's library., April 8, 2002
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We have used the Compendium since it was first published as our primary identification reference. It is well organized, the pictures clear and colorful. It is a valued reference used by many in our museum library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best seashell book ever!, January 16, 2002
By Patricia K. Teague (Cullman, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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Since childhood, I've loved the beach and seashells. In our library are a dozen or so books on shells, but this is undoubtedly the best I've ever read. Small, unimportant shells that abound on the Gulf Coast are difficult to find in ordinary books, resulting in the fact that I'd picked them up since childhood, but didn't know what they were. I know now, thanks to the "Compendium of Seashells." If a person could have only one book on seashells, this is the one to buy.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars praise for an excellent book, October 4, 1999
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This excellent and well organized reference work contains 4,200 full colour photos of dead shells and is designed for the amateur collector. All categories of marine shells are described and illustrated from all the oceans of the world. It includes geographical and ecological information on over 180 species of cowries, 334 cones, 132 volutes and 140 scallops. It is also invaluable for anyone who is interested in identifying what they find along the seashore or see in the ocean. I have owned this book since 1992 and have not come across a superior book on the same subject. However it is in this day and age sad to see all those thousands of dead marine creatures and I would certainly not encourage anyone to collect shells as a hobby. Lets protect and preserve the marine environment for future generations... For divers or indeed budding shell collectors who are interested in seeing/identifying live shells in their natural habitat. I would highly recommend 'Nudibranchs and Sea Snails' by Helmut Debelius [over 1000 excellent colour photos of living subjects] This book focuses on the Indo-Pacific region and is the best book I have ever seen on this subject illustrating living creatures. If the people who collected shells could see the stunning beauty of the live animal I am sure they would have second thoughts about killing them either directly or by proxy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book !!!
I have been a shell collector for more than 25 years and along this years, this is the first time that I get such an interesting, well-documented, beautyfully illustrated and... Read more
Published on February 21, 2007 by Marc Sheller

4.0 out of 5 stars Compendium of Seashells
I had an earlier printing of this book (1983) and was disappointed to find that the 2000 edition I just purchased was virtually identical apart from a page of corrections at the... Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by James Crossland

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Sea Shell Identifier
I have been a shell collector for a very long time now. This is now my second copy of this book, as I have worn the first copy out. Read more
Published on January 9, 2007 by Beth

4.0 out of 5 stars Compendium Of Seashells
This is a great book which hv given me alot of info, but still can upgrate by increase more pictures & decription for seashells of the world.
Published on October 9, 2005 by C. Y. Chung

5.0 out of 5 stars informative
This book is very informative and descriptive if you're looking to collect exotic shells from different parts of the world.
Published on September 19, 2005 by Long Huynh

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Collectors and Researchers!
I'm currently cataloging a extremely large seashell collection that was donated to a museum. This book has made the job much easier than I thought I would be. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent general reference for collectors
This book is an incomparable worldwide reference for both amateur and serious shell collectors alike. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best reference for world wide seashells
There currently is no better comprehensive guide to world wide marine shells than this new edition of the 'Compendium'. Read more
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This is an absolutely fantastic book for shell lovers! The introduction is useful and the photographs are wonderful. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Seashell collector.
An smashing reference book that is currently unsurpassed in the UK for its comprehensive pictorial catalogue of seashells. Read more
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