Publisher's Synopsis
Catalogue Of The Collection Of Mazatlan Shells In The British Museum is a book written by Frederick Reigen and published in 1857. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of the shells collected from the Mazatlan region of Mexico and stored in the British Museum. The collection includes a wide range of marine and land shells, with detailed descriptions of each specimen, including its scientific name, physical characteristics, and habitat. The book is an important reference for researchers and collectors interested in the study of shells and their classification. It also provides a historical perspective on the development of the field of conchology, the study of shells, and the role of the British Museum in preserving and cataloguing natural history specimens.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.