However in early times these brazen instruments were but little known: and people were obliged to make use of what was near at hand, the conchs of the sea, which every strand afforded.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant
But for the most part one is as conscious of the very dreadful borders of brick, or bottles, or conchs, as of the flowers themselves.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe
Each morning we were awakened at daybreak by the prolonged echos of the conchs, trumpets, and cymbals, beaten by the priests before the many temples in the valley: wild and pleasing sounds, often followed by their choral chants.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker