The Sound of the Sea
In The Sound of the Sea, acclaimed environmental author Cynthia Barnett blends cultural history and science to trace our long love affair with seashells and the hidden lives of the mollusks that make them.
This moving tale explores the relationship between a young boy, Samuel Sullivan, and his mother.
From the mysterious glow of giant clams to the surprising origin of Shell Oil as a family business importing exotic shells, the book is filled with unforgettable stories.
... Come play with me my love.” Chase picked up his cello, a blanket thrown casually over his shoulder...as if he too had taken a trip down memory lane. Chase dropped the blanket on the sandy beach, and gingerly laid his prize...the only ...