The beginners bible is "the compendium of sea shells"
ISBN#0-915826-17-8
this number can be used to find books at book stores and catalogs,,,,good
luck and tell me when you get a trade list, mark
-----Original Message-----
From: Peggy Williams <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1998 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: Howdy Folks
 
 
>>Hello.
>>
>>I too am a new member and wonder if you have any advice as to good
>>introductory shell books.
>
>An excellent beginning shell book for Florida (and most Carolina shells
>will be found here too) is Florida's Fabulous Seashells. It's available
>throughout Florida, less than $20, a 9 X 12 book with wonderful information
>and great photos. It's not scientifically arranged but will start you on
>learning about shells, their habitats and habits and does have scientific
>names along with the local, colloquial names of shells.
>
>Peggy
>
>Peggy & Tom Williams
>Shell Elegant
>PO Box 575, Tallevast FL 34270
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>