Neptune's Garden - Shells from A to Z, by Wendy Frost
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Neptune's Garden - Shells from A to Z, by Wendy Frost. Neptune's Garden is a unique handcrafted guidebook that blends art, natural science, and lifestyle. - Watercolors: Beautiful, detailed original paintings of the marine shells by the author. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Neptune's Garden is a unique handcrafted guidebook that blends art, natural science, and lifestyle. Each Alphabetical section (from A to Z) introduces a different type of seashell found worldwide, using the letter as an entry point. The book functions as an eclectic treasury that features: - Watercolors: Beautiful, detailed original paintings of the marine shells by the author. - Natural History: Scientific details about the mollusks, their environments, and their physical attributes. - Folklore & History: Myths, historical anecdotes, and cultural legends surrounding different ocean specimens. - Recipes: Seafood cooking instructions tied to various edible shellfish, such as Shellfish Stew with Leek or an Oyster winter breakfast. - Craft Projects: Step-by-step instructions on how to use beach-combed shells in home décor and nature crafts. (c) 1992 - Bulfinch Press 96 pages. Hardcover with Dust Jacket ISBN-10 : 0821219243 ISBN-13 : 978-0821219249 Seashells, Shell Collecting, Conchology, Mollusca, Malacology, Marine Biology, Marine Science, Beaches
