A treasury of information not only on the mollusks of the shallow marine waters of Texas but also on the history and ecology of the entire coastal area. This book will be welcomed by scientists, amateur shell collectors, and casual beach comers alike. The mollusks discussed are not limited to Texas coast but occur in other parts of the United Stats and Mexico, due to the overlapping of faunal provinces and the mingling of Carolinian and Caribbean forms. This makes the book of particular interest to collectors in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and other Gulf coast states. This is more than a shell book. There are maps and directions to place of interest along the Texas Gulf coast for the visitor.