Tasmanian Sea Shells: Volume 2
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Beneath the wild, windswept shores of Tasmania lies a hidden world of extraordinary beauty — one that Tasmanian Sea Shells, Volume 2 brings into breathtaking focus. Margaret H. Richmond's meticulous second volume continues her authoritative survey of the rich marine mollusc fauna found along Tasmania's coastline, cataloguing an impressive array of shell species with scientific precision and a naturalist's eye for detail. Each entry presents carefully observed descriptions, habitat notes, and distribution data, making this an indispensable reference for both amateur collectors and professional malacologists alike. Richmond's work stands as a landmark contribution to Australian natural history, illustrating the remarkable biodiversity concealed within the island state's rocky intertidal zones, sandy beaches, and deeper offshore waters. Her authoritative yet accessible prose bridges the gap between rigorous taxonomy and genuine wonder, inviting readers to see familiar shorelines with entirely new eyes. Whether you are a seasoned shell collector combing the beaches of the Tasman Peninsula or a curious naturalist venturing into the field for the first time, this volume will transform the way you regard every tide-washed fragment of shell at your feet.
Author: Margaret H. Richmond
Format: Hardback
Published: 1992, Published by author
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Beneath the wild, windswept shores of Tasmania lies a hidden world of extraordinary beauty — one that Tasmanian Sea Shells, Volume 2 brings into breathtaking focus. Margaret H. Richmond's meticulous second volume continues her authoritative survey of the rich marine mollusc fauna found along Tasmania's coastline, cataloguing an impressive array of shell species with scientific precision and a naturalist's eye for detail. Each entry presents carefully observed descriptions, habitat notes, and distribution data, making this an indispensable reference for both amateur collectors and professional malacologists alike. Richmond's work stands as a landmark contribution to Australian natural history, illustrating the remarkable biodiversity concealed within the island state's rocky intertidal zones, sandy beaches, and deeper offshore waters. Her authoritative yet accessible prose bridges the gap between rigorous taxonomy and genuine wonder, inviting readers to see familiar shorelines with entirely new eyes. Whether you are a seasoned shell collector combing the beaches of the Tasman Peninsula or a curious naturalist venturing into the field for the first time, this volume will transform the way you regard every tide-washed fragment of shell at your feet.