Testacea Atlantica: Or the Land and Freshwater Shells of the Azores, Madeiras, Salvages, Canaries, Cape Verdes, and Saint Helena (1878)

Testacea Atlantica is a comprehensive guide to the land and freshwater shells found in the Atlantic islands of Azores, Madeiras, Salvages, Canaries, Cape Verdes, and Saint Helena. Written by Thomas Vernon Wollaston in 1878, the book provides a detailed description of each species of shell, including its scientific name, physical characteristics, and habitat. The author also includes information on the distribution of the shells and their importance to the local ecosystems. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations of the shells, making it a valuable resource for shell collectors, naturalists, and anyone interested in the biodiversity of the Atlantic islands.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.