A Manual of Conchology According to the System Laid Down by Lamarck, with the Late Improvements by De Blainville. Exemplified and Arranged for the Use of Students.

"A Manual of Conchology" by Thomas Wyatt is an early 19th century educational book intended as an introduction to the area of conchology. The book explains the importance of studying shells, and how important it is to the broader understanding of natural history fields. It also discusses how the beauty of shells makes them valuable, their overall appeal, and their importance in fields, such as geology. He made it easier to understand classifications from naturalists like Lamarck and De Blainville, and wanted to help students learn the various species and classes of mollusks, their effect on the environment, and how they may be used by society.