Testacea Atlantica Or The Land And Freshwater Shells Of The Azores, Madeiras, Salvages, Canaries, Cape Verdes, And Saint Helena (1878)

Testacea Atlantica is a book written by Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1878, which provides a comprehensive account of the land and freshwater shells found in various Atlantic islands. The book covers the Azores, Madeiras, Salvages, Canaries, Cape Verdes, and Saint Helena islands. It is a detailed study of the mollusks found in these islands, including their taxonomy, distribution, and habitat. The author provides a systematic classification of the shells, along with detailed descriptions of each species. The book also includes illustrations of the shells, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of mollusks. This book is an important contribution to the field of malacology and remains a significant reference work for researchers and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.