Book Review: Sea Glass Hunters Handbook

The Sea Glass Hunters Handbook by C.S.Lambert

The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook, written by C.S. Lambert is an excellent starter's guide book for those wanting to learn more about the art/craft of sea glass collecting.

C.S. Lambert is a well known and respected writer and collector for over 30 years and brings all her knowledge and experience together in this compact 96 page hardcover book.

This small book is crammed full with solid and well researched information such as ...

- What is sea glass?

- What colours of sea glass can be found and how to identify the age of the piece?

- Where sea glass can be found at locations all over the world

- Why some locations are better than others

- When is the best time to collect sea glass and the reasons why this is so important

- Excellent tips and suggestions on the best ways to collect sea glass 

- A sea glass dictionary 

- Several pages dedicated to where you can find sea glass on beaches throughout the world

Also scattered throughout the book there are pages dedicated to short personal stories of folk who have collected sea glass and other treasures. All are accompanied with photos of their finds.

The book is presented beautifully with colourful and tantalising pictures of sea glass, pottery shards and places of interest.

The Sea Glass Hunters Handbook is an excellent book for a novice or well experienced sea glass collector- seaglunker, it makes for an excellent gift for any age group and a great way to pry a child away from modern electronics and out into the fresh air. 

"Sea Glass Collecting: What a way to relax and settle your mind. I've been adding to my collection for years and I never tire of adding more southern seas treasures to my stash!."

Marylyn (Maz) 
Family Getaways Melbourne.com