""A Synopsis of the Family of Naiades"" is a book written by Isaac Lea in 1836. It is a comprehensive study of the Naiad family, which includes freshwater mollusks such as clams, mussels, and snails. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed information on the morphology, anatomy, and taxonomy of the Naiad species. The author also includes a discussion on the history of Naiad research, as well as a glossary of terms used in the book. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams, which help to clarify the complex concepts discussed in the book. Overall, ""A Synopsis of the Family of Naiades"" is an important contribution to the field of malacology and remains a valuable resource for researchers and students of freshwater mollusks.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.