The Book of Shells: Containing the Classes Mollusca, Conchifera, Cirrhipeda, Annulata, and Crustacea (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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The Book of Shells (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book invites readers to explore the wonders of the natural world, focusing on the intricate and often overlooked lives of invertebrate animals. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, the author guides us through the fascinating world of mollusks, taking us from the humble snail to the majestic Nautilus. The author delves into the unique adaptations and remarkable features of these creatures, showcasing the diversity and complexity of the invertebrate world. He examines the different classes and orders of mollusks, highlighting their anatomical features, feeding habits, and natural history. We learn about the valuable properties of some mollusks, such as the pearl oyster, and the destructive potential of others, such as the shipworm. The book also explores the historical and cultural significance of mollusks, drawing on the observations of ancient naturalists like Pliny. The author meticulously details the fascinating story of the Tyrian purple dye, a vibrant color once reserved for royalty and the gods, which was derived from the shell-fish known as Purpura. The book illuminates the intricate design and functional beauty of these often-overlooked creatures, demonstrating that even in their seemingly simple forms, they possess an awe-inspiring complexity and purpose. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330484579_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330484579
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330484579
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