Jose H. Leal, Ph.D.,Director, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel Island, Florida
"A well organized, informative, and concise sourcebook for the recreational shell collector."
Derickson W. Bennett, Executive Director, American Littoral Society
"We use this book on beach walks. It works. Highly recommended for beginner and veteran as a shell guide and seashore natural history."
Jan Larson, Resource Management Program Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, NJ
"This fun book not only informs the reader about shells...it helps to elevate their understanding of the seashore environment."
Book Description
The Art of Shelling is a shell hunting guidebook. It is interesting reading for everyone who loves seashells and the seashore environment. The book explains what shells are and details specifically where and how to find them. The information is presented in an enjoyable and easy-to-read format. After learning about each location, you will feel as though you had actually been there. This completely revised second edition is the authors way of sharing what they have learned during more than fifteen years of intensive seashore travel, beach exploration, and mollusk study.
About the Author
Chuck and Debbie Robinson have been interested in seashells and the seashore since childhood. They both grew up on the New Jersey shore and together they have been combing beaches since 1984. The Robinsons have searched for seashells on United States East Coast beaches from Florida to Maine. They have also been shelling in Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, St.Martin, Hawaii, and in the United States Virgin Islands at St.Thomas and St.John. The Robinsons began there writing careers with the first edition of The Art of Shelling published in 1995. Their children's book Treasure For Our Sand Castle was published in 1997. Chuck and Debbie have both titles in slide format. They lecture extensively, presenting to schools, libraries, reading conferences, community organizations, and nature groups. Chuck is a free lance newspaper photographer. He is also producing and marketing his seashore photography. Debbie has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Education. She is the Director of Business Education and Training at Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey.
Art of Shelling: A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Ceach Collectibles FROM THE CRITICS
Internet Book Watch
Now in an expanded second edition, Chuck and Debbie Robinson's The Art Of Shelling continues to be the definitive guide to finding shells and other beach collectibles at shelling locations ranging the American coastline from Maine to Florida. This compendium of information about the seashore and seashells has expanded to include new shelling locations, information on additional seashells and sea creatures, more illustrations, and an enhanced travel reference section. Superbly written and organized for the nonspecialist general reader, The Art Of Shelling is a perfect guide for the hobbyist and collector, as well as the simple vacationer seeking unique mementos of their seaside visits.
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