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The Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans

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Seashells: The Hidden Lives Beyond the Shoreline

"The Sound of the Sea" is a great read for beachcombers, seashell enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the secrets lurking under the sea. This book offers a unique blend of cultural history and environmental science, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey through seashell symbolism, the long history of seashell trade, and the complex lives of mollusks. Barnett delivers a powerful message about the impact of climate change on marine life and humanity through the lens of seashells, making it a must-read for those concerned about the fate of our oceans."

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The Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans

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ISBN: 9780393651447
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $33.91
Authors: Cynthia Barnett
Date of Publication: 2021-07-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Nature, Science, History
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 462 readers)

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A compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans, and ourselves.Seashells have been the most coveted and collected of nature’s creations since the dawn of humanity. They were money before coins, jewelry before gems, art before canvas.In The Sound of the Sea, acclaimed environmental author Cynthia Barnett blends cultural history and science to trace our long love affair with seashells and the hidden lives of the mollusks that make them. Spiraling out from the great cities of shell that once rose in North America to the warming waters of the Maldives and the slave castles of Ghana, Barnett has created an unforgettable account of the world’s most iconic seashells. She begins with their childhood wonder, unwinds surprising histories like the origin of Shell Oil as a family business importing exotic shells, and charts what shells and the soft animals that build them are telling scientists about our warming, acidifying seas.From the eerie calls of early shell trumpets to the evolutionary miracle of spines and spires and the modern science of carbon capture inspired by shell, Barnett circles to her central point of listening to nature’s wisdom—and acting on what seashells have to say about taking care of each other and our world.
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Seashells: The Hidden Lives Beyond the Shoreline

"The Sound of the Sea" is a great read for beachcombers, seashell enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the secrets lurking under the sea. This book offers a unique blend of cultural history and environmental science, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey through seashell symbolism, the long history of seashell trade, and the complex lives of mollusks. Barnett delivers a powerful message about the impact of climate change on marine life and humanity through the lens of seashells, making it a must-read for those concerned about the fate of our oceans."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.