A compelling history of seashells and the animals that make them, revealing what they have to tell us about nature, our changing oceans and ourselves
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Cynthia Barnett is an author who approaches her subjects with the keen eye of a journalist, the meticulousness of a historian, and the hopeful spirit of an optimist. Her work delves into essential elements of our lives, such as water, with a vividness and compassion that transports readers from their everyday experiences to a profound understanding of natural processes. Barnett masterfully blends journalistic inquiry with deep historical insight, offering readers compelling narratives about how our civilization has shaped and been shaped by environmental challenges.

- 2021