The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase: A Romance Of Land And Sea is a novel written by Ned Buntline and published in 1858. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack who is a passionate collector of seashells. Jack falls in love with a beautiful woman named Nellie who shares his love for the ocean and its mysteries.As Jack and Nellie explore the ocean together, they encounter a variety of dangers and obstacles, including a rival shell collector who is determined to steal Jack's prized specimens. Along the way, Jack and Nellie must navigate treacherous waters and confront their own fears and insecurities.The novel is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and the beauty of the natural world. Buntline's vivid descriptions of the ocean and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while his characters are complex and engaging. The Shell-Hunter is a classic work of romantic literature that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.