""Common Sea Shells of California"" is a book written by Josiah Keep and published in 1881. It is a comprehensive guide to the various types of sea shells that can be found along the California coast. The book is organized into chapters based on the different types of shells, such as gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the shells, including their size, shape, color, and habitat. The book also includes illustrations of each type of shell, as well as information on where and how to collect them. In addition to being a valuable resource for shell collectors and naturalists, ""Common Sea Shells of California"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the California coast.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.