This book is a comprehensive guide to the mineral conchology of Great Britain, written by James Sowerby, a prominent naturalist and illustrator. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of a wide variety of shells and other testaceous animals found in the British Isles, and it is an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors interested in the study of shells and fossils. This is a must-read for anyone interested in natural history and the history of science.

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