Beautiful Shells Of New Zealand; An Illustrated Work For Amateur Collectors Of New Zealand Marine Shells, With Directions For Collecting And Cleaning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354750045)

A quiet invitation to the living shores of New Zealand, and a doorway into a Victorian curiosity cabinet. Beautiful Shells Of New Zealand is more than an illustrated natural history work; it's a musique of discovery for amateur collectors and curious minds alike. Moss blends clear, practical guidance with lyrical observation: a field guide to shells that teaches where and how to find them, how to clean them, and how to savour the quiet splendour of bivalve and gastropod forms along the New Zealand coast. The book feels like a patient mentor for both the casual reader and the devoted shell enthusiast, offering a tangible sense of place and process that rewards careful looking. Historically significant as a window into nineteenth-century science and self-guided exploration, the text carries the flavour of its era-thoughtful, meticulous, and reverent of the natural world. It speaks to modern readers who want more than a specimen list; they want context, cadence, and a sense of wonder that endures. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this volume has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure for those who love natural history, field guides, and New Zealand marine life. It serves both as a practical toolkit for shell hobbyists and as a lasting testament to the era's scholarly spirit.

Author: Edward George Britton Moss
ISBN-10: 9354750044
ISBN-13: 9789354750045
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2021
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d