The-conchologist's-first-book-a-system-of-testaceous-malacology-arranged-expressly-for-the-use-of

The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: 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; Original Publisher: Philadelphia, Pub. for the Author, by Haswell, Barrington, and Haswell; Publication date: 1840; Subjects: Mollusks; Shells; Literary Criticism / General; Nature / Seashells; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates;