The Naturalist’s Guide in Collecting and Preserving Objects of Natural History offers practical steps for collecting and preserving natural history objects.
It draws on long experience to help readers build complete field collections with confidence.
This edition covers a wide range of topics from birds and mammals to insects, shells, corals, and bones. It includes tools, mounting methods, and careful processing so specimens stay intact for study and display. Richly illustrated plates and step-by-step instructions make the techniques approachable for beginners and useful for seasoned collectors alike.
- Hands-on guidance on collecting, preparing, and mounting birds, mammals, and insects
- Techniques for preserving shells, corals, bones, and other natural-history specimens
- Practical advice on tools, materials, and plate‑level references to improve accuracy
- Illustrated plates that show mounting methods and anatomical parts for accurate study
Ideal for hobbyists, students, and natural history enthusiasts seeking a solid, readable reference to build and maintain a cabinet or museum collection.