Manual of Taxidermy: A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781330579947: Manual of Taxidermy: A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals (Classic Reprint)

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Twenty-five or thirty years ago amateur collectors of birds were rare; in fact, excepting in the immediate vicinity of large cities, individuals who spent their leisure time in gathering birds for the sole purpose of study, were so seldom met with that, when one did occur, his occupation was so unusual as to excite the comments of his neighbors, and he became famous for miles around as highly eccentric. Such a man was regarded as harmless, but as just a little "cracked," and the lower classes gazed at him with open-mouthed wonder as he pursued his avocations; while the more educated of his fellows regarded him with a kind of placid contempt.

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PublisherForgotten Books
Publication date2017
ISBN 10 1330579941
ISBN 13 9781330579947
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Number of pages138

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Manual of Taxidermy (Classic Reprint)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to preserving bird specimens for study or collection. The author, a renowned taxidermist, offers a wealth of knowledge on collecting techniques, skin preparation, and mounting birds. Written in the late 1800s, it remains a valuable resource for ornithologists and taxidermists today. The guide covers diverse topics such as trapping and shooting methods, selecting the right equipment, preserving skins, and mounting birds with wires or other materials. The author emphasizes the importance of preserving specimens ethically and skilfully to capture their natural beauty and scientific significance. This book is an indispensable addition to any naturalist's library, offering timeless insights into the art and science of preserving bird specimens. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330579947_0

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