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George Brettingham Sowerby

    George Brettingham Sowerby I was a British naturalist and artist renowned for his work in conchology. He was celebrated for his detailed illustrations and comprehensive studies of mollusks. His seminal work, the Thesaurus Conchyliorum, laid foundational groundwork for subsequent naturalists. Sowerby's scientific contribution lies in his precise depiction and classification of marine life, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of natural sciences.

    Geological Observations On the Volcanic Islands and Parts of South America Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. 'beagle'
    A Conchological Manual
    The Genera of Recent and Fossil Shells, for the Use of Students in Conchology and Geology; v.1 (1820)
    Thesaurus Conchyliorum, Or Monographs of Genera of Shells
    Geological Observations On the Volcanic Islands, Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle: Together With Some Brief Notices On The Geology of Austra
    Geological Observations On South America: Being the Third Part of the Geology of the Voyage of the Beagle, Under the Command of Capt. Fitzroy, R.N. Du