""A Synopsis of the Family of Naiades"" is a book written by Isaac Lea in 1836. The book is a comprehensive guide to the classification and description of the Naiades family, which are freshwater mussels found in North America. The book includes detailed information on the anatomy, distribution, and behavior of these mussels, as well as illustrations and diagrams to aid in identification. Lea's work is considered a seminal text in the field of malacology,...