Les Delices Des Yeux Et De L'esprit, Ou Collection Generale Des Differentes Espees De Coquillages Que La Mer Renferme, Communiqu e Au Public, presents a comprehensive compilation of various types of seashells found in the sea. Authored by Georg Wolfgang Knorr and published in 1760, this volume offers a detailed exploration of marine conchology.
This meticulously illustrated work serves as a valuable resource for naturalists, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in the wonders of the ocean. Knorr's detailed descriptions and artistic renderings bring to life the diverse array of shells, making it an enduring contribution to the field of natural history. This book is a testament to the beauty and complexity of marine life, captured through the lens of 18th-century scientific inquiry.
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