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Beautiful shells

Chapter 25: WORKS BY H. G. ADAMS.
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The work offers a practical and accessible introduction to the natural history and study of shells, defining technical terms and the discipline of conchology, distinguishing shell types and structures (crystalline vs granular), and explaining how mollusks form shells, mother-of-pearl, fossils and pearls. It supplies guidance on collecting, cleaning, and displaying specimens, deciphers scientific names and conchological vocabulary, and gives concise descriptions of notable species and their inhabitants. Numerous engravings and colored plates accompany the text to illustrate forms and coloration for collectors and general readers.

WORKS BY H. G. ADAMS.


Second Edition, Coloured Illustrations, elegantly bound, price 3s. 6d.

FAVOURITE SONG BIRDS.

Containing a description of the Feathered Songsters of Britain, with an account of their Haunts, Habits, and Characteristic Traits; interspersed with choice passages from the Poets, and quotations from eminent Naturalists.


In Fcap. 8vo. cloth, with Vignette Portraits, price 6s. 6d.

A CYCLOPÆDIA OF POETICAL QUOTATIONS.

Consisting of Choice Passages from the Poets of every age and country, classified under distinct heads, and alphabetically arranged for ready reference.


In Fcap. 8vo., cloth, with Vignette Portraits, price 6s. 6d.

A CYCLOPÆDIA OF SACRED POETICAL QUOTATIONS.

Classified and arranged under Subject Headings, illustrated by striking Passages from Scripture, and forming altogether a Complete Book of Devotional Poetry.


THE YOUNG NATURALIST’S LIBRARY.


Price 1s. each, in Ornamental Cover; 1s. 6d., Cloth Gilt.

I.

NESTS AND EGGS OF FAMILIAR BRITISH BIRDS.

With Eight Plates, containing Forty-eight Figures of Eggs, drawn and coloured from Nature.


II.

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES—BRITISH SPECIES.

Containing the History of a Butterfly through all its changes and transformations; with Eight Coloured Plates, illustrating Twenty-two Species.


III.

BEAUTIFUL SHELLS.

Their Nature, Structure, and Uses familiarly explained; with Eight Coloured Plates, and numerous Wood Engravings.


IV.

HUMMING BIRDS,

Described and Illustrated, and an Introductory Sketch on their Structure, Plumage, etc.; with Eight Coloured Plates, and several Wood Engravings.


LONDON: GROOMBRIDGE AND SONS, 5, PATERNOSTER ROW.