Beautiful Shells of New Zealand An Illustrated Work for Amateur Collectors of New Zealand Marine Shells, with Directions for Collecting and Cleaning them

"Beautiful Shells of New Zealand" by Edward George Britton Moss is a handbook designed for beginning shell collectors in New Zealand, written to help enthusiasts identify, collect, and preserve the diverse marine shells found along the country's coasts. The author emphasizes how learning about shells improves the experience of collecting. He highlights the importance of knowing how to properly clean and care for shells, turning them into treasured items at home. The book prepares readers to explore a huge collection of over four hundred kinds of marine shells through later chapters. He introduces a world of marine shells in New Zealand.