The World's First Shell Collecting Guide from 1821: John Mawe's - the Voyage's Companion or Shell..

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Shells have a mystique that transcends time. Shelled molluscs have existed since the beginning of the Palaeozoic era, an amazing half billion years ago. For thousands of years humans have been fascinated by the beauty and significance of shells. From the dawn of human history, people have combed beaches for nature's jewels of the sea and land - either answering an irresistible urge to discover perfect, beautiful specimens, or in the more noble cause of science.

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"... for shell enthusiasts, book lovers and students of nineteenth century natural history alike, this lovely little production is a treat and a useful resource." -- Kirsty Douglas, Australian National University (Historical Records of Australian Science v.15 no.2, 2004)

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Jeffrey D. Stilwell is currently a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, Honorary Research Associate at the Australian Museum, and has participated on five major expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula and Transantarctic Mountains/McMurdo Sound.