Steel Traps

Harding, A. R.

Published by A. R. Harding Publishing Co, Columbus, 1907

About this Item

Interesting publication from Arthur Robert Harding's (1871-1930) how-to series of books called "Pleasure & Profit," which describes the various makes and uses of steel traps and care of pelts, etc. Other entries in the series were "Mink Trapping," "Bee Hunting," "Fur Farming," "Hunting Dogs," and many others. These works were the first widely distributed instructional books on trapping in the United States. The series, along with his two magazine publications, "Hunter-Trader-Trapper," and "Fur-Fish-Game," had a wide ranging impact on the development of conservation and game laws. Phillips pg 157. 8vo, 333pp plus [11] pgs. publisher's ads at rear. Illustrations throughout. Likely a later state with the latest advertised title, "Camp and Trail Methods," having been published in 1910. Illustrated blue cloth boards show moderate to heavy wear along the edges with some staining and soiling to covers, spine cocked. A charming, contemporary illustration in pencil adorns the front pastedown, depicting a canoe on the Hood River in Oregon named "Shasta Bill." Otherwise, clean internally with some minor soiling and smudging.

Seller Inventory # 4855

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Steel Traps
• Publisher: A. R. Harding Publishing Co, Columbus
• Publication Date: 1907
• Binding: Hardcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports and Outdoors