In a message dated 7/2/99 10:34:19 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<<The communication a few days ago about the book, A SHELL GAME
(reminiscing about shell collecting) got me to wondering if list
members can suggest other works of travel writing, memoirs, and
fiction that concern shell collecting, and/or can suggest a
bibliography for same.>>

        The Spell of the Shell, Martha Keeling Hodgson, Hawthorn Books Inc.,
copyright 1975. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 74-15641, ISBN:
0-8015-7016-6. A bit of history about countries she visited to go along with
her shelling experiences. Believe you will enjoy the book. Her love of
shells, her love of life, is quite evident.             Have a nice day!!

        Bob Granda
        Panama City, FL