Project Gutenberg 2024-08-07 Public domain in the USA. 239 Adams, H. G. (Henry Gardiner) 1811 1881 Adams, Henry Gardiner Beautiful shells : $b Their nature, structure, and uses familiarly explained; with directions for collecting, cleaning, and arranging them in the cabinet; descriptions of the most remarkable species, and of the creatures which inhabit them; and explanations of the meanings of their scientific names, and of the terms used in conchology $aLondon :$bGroombridge and Sons, $c1856. WebRover, Tim Lindell, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Beautiful Shells: Their Nature, Structure, and Uses Familiarly Explained" by H.G. Adams is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an in-depth exploration of shells, discussing their various classifications, structures, and the creatures that inhabit them. It also provides guidance on collecting, cleaning, and proper presentation of shell specimens, making it particularly useful for both amateur and experienced conchologists. The opening of the book introduces readers to the concept of shells, defining them and explaining their significance within the study of conchology. Adams draws on established definitions and etymology, outlining various types of shells, including testaceous and crustaceous examples, while emphasizing their beauty and intricate structures. He discusses the crystalline and granular types of shells and highlights their unique qualities, such as color, texture, and preservation methods. Additionally, he notes the shells’ historical and contemporary uses—ranging from ornaments to tools and currency—indicating their cultural significance across different civilizations. This foundational chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific shells and their ecological roles throughout the rest of the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/beautifulshellst00adams 20201011063804adams 1856 UK Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Shells Shells -- Identification QL Text Category: Science - Biology Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 222016 2025-06-29T09:38:44.465783 text/html 195104 2024-08-07T16:50:48 text/html 1615997 2025-06-29T09:38:50.061759 application/epub+zip 1615094 2025-06-29T09:38:46.239751 application/epub+zip 288301 2025-06-29T09:38:45.186776 application/epub+zip 2375189 2025-06-29T09:38:52.747737 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2349229 2025-06-29T09:38:49.236722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183062 2025-06-29T09:38:43.780749 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 162865 2024-08-07T16:50:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16452 2025-06-29T09:38:52.881768 application/rdf+xml 18953 2025-06-29T09:38:45.486739 image/jpeg 2123 2025-06-29T09:38:45.332748 image/jpeg 2148045 2025-06-29T09:38:44.577786 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia