softshelled

Civilization (which is part of the circle of his imaginings) has spread a veneer over the surface of the softshelled animal known as man.

The Somnambulists 2010

Great outing last night – off with my friend E to do battle with Homarus americanus (often referred to as bugs in these parts) and steamers (softshelled clams).

PSA 2008

Great outing last night – off with my friend E to do battle with Homarus americanus (often referred to as bugs in these parts) and steamers (softshelled clams).

Bugs 'n clams 2008

Civilization (which is part of the circle of his imaginings) has spread a veneer over the surface of the softshelled animal known as man.

The Somnambulists 1910

I saw several softshelled Turtles which were the first that have been seen this season; this I believe proceeded reather from the season than from their non existence in the portion of the river from the Mandans hither. on the Stard. shore I killed a fat buffaloe which was very acceptable to us at this moment; the party came up to me late in the evening and encamped for the night on the Lard.side. it was after dark before we finished butchering the buffaloe, and on my return to camp I trod within five inches of a rattle snake but being in motion I passed before he could probably put himself in a striking attitude and fortunately escaped his bite, I struck about at random with my espontoon being directed in some measure by his nois untill I killed him.

The Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806 Meriwether Lewis 1791