Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Bloomsbury Sigma)
By Helen Scales.
Description
Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. Members of the phylum Mollusca are among the most ancient animals on the planet. Their shells provide homes for other animals, and across the ages, people have used shells not only as trinkets but also as a form of money, and as powerful symbols of sex and death, prestige and war. The science and natural history of shells are woven into a compelling narrative, revealing their cultural importance and the ways they have been used by huma...
ISBN(s)
1472911369, 9781472911360
