Beach Treasures of the Gulf Coast by S. Peter Dance and Harlan E. Wittkopf is a handbook that showcases the fabulous seashells found on the beaches that line the Gulf of Mexico. Both authors have several other books on seashells, including Compendium of Seashells, The Sanibel kaleidoscope, and Out of My Shell.
The pictures in the book are amazing and helpful. The text is easy to follow while still having considerable substance and insight. But the most interesting feature of this book is the unique contribution each author makes. You really get a sense of their passion for the shells.
This book is not yet under Amazon, so I don't know if you have to travel to Sanibel Island to buy it (I think they need to reprint since the first printing sold out). This book was a gift (but we'd be willing to consider a road-trip to Florida to try a get you one).
This is the sort of book that, if accompanied by a beach full of good seashells, can change your life. From what I understand, shelling is quite addictive. Even if you don't have the beach, it is still an excellent guide to the beauty found in the sand.
1 comment:
I'm glad you can enjoy shells. I love the beach, but my tastes and interests are not very diverse. I have a hard time enjoying beauty, often. I'm sure it says something bad about me.
Tim
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