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Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026

The conchologist.

Publication Details

Boston: Russell, Odiorne & Metcalf, 1834 CE.

The first American manual of conchology. The author, John Warren, was an Englishman who sold shells and other collectibles in Boston as well as to other collectors in the United States. His book organized shells according to both the Linnean and Lamarckian systems of classification. Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.

Thematic Classifications

Catalog MetadataReference Information
Entry Number#12900
Permanent Linkhttps://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15147
External URLthe-conchologist

Geographic Context

Publication place: Boston