The Handbook for Beach Strollers from Maine to Cape Hatteras

By Donald J. Zinn (The Pequot Press, 1974)

Discover one of the classic field guides for East Coast beachcombers. The Handbook for Beach Strollers from Maine to Cape Hatteras blends natural history, shoreline ecology, coastal species identification, and the author’s unique “bio-gourmet” approach. Perfect for collectors, naturalists, and anyone who loves the wild Atlantic shore.

About This Book

Written by zoologist Donald J. Zinn, this guide covers the rich marine life and drift treasures found along the beaches from Maine down through Cape Hatteras. Inside you’ll find:

• Species descriptions and illustrations of coastal creatures
• Tips for identifying shells, crustaceans, seaweeds, and other shoreline finds
• Engaging notes on marine biology and ecological relationships
• Occasional culinary insights—the author was known as a “bio-gourmet”
• Illustrations by Richard Curtis Grosvenor of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

 This is an excellent companion for beachcombing adventures, coastal education, or a vintage addition to your naturalist library.

Item Details

• Title: The Handbook for Beach Strollers from Maine to Cape Hatteras
• Author: Donald J. Zinn
• Publisher: The Pequot Press
• ISBN: 0-87106-055-8
• Format: Softcover
• Illustrator: Richard Curtis Grosvenor
• Year: 1974

Condition

• Clean, bright cover with minimal shelf wear
• Binding intact
• Pages clean and unmarked
• Vintage patina appropriate for age

Perfect For

• Beachcombers & shell collectors
• Marine biology enthusiasts
• New England & Mid-Atlantic locals
• Coastal cottage libraries
• Vintage field guide collectors
• Gifts for nature lovers