The Conchologist's First Book: A System of Testaceous Malacology, Arranged Expressly for the Use of Schools, in Which the Animals, According to Cuvier, Are Given With the Shells, a Great Number of New Species Added, and the Whole Brought Up, as Accurately as Possible, to the Present Condition of the Science.

Author: Poe, Edgar Allan

Synopsis:

In 'The Conchologist's First Book', a collaboration between Edgar Allan Poe and Thomas Brown, readers are introduced to a fascinating world of testaceous malacology, the study of mollusk shells. Specifically designed for schools, this book presents a comprehensive system that includes both the animals and their corresponding shells, with numerous new species added to enhance the reader's knowledge. The authors strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available, ensuring that readers are brought into the present condition of the science.

Genres: Non-fiction, Educational, Natural History

Themes: Science and exploration, Education, Classification

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