Taxidermy - A Complete Guide to the Methods of Collecting, Preparing, Mounting and Displaying Animals

This comprehensive guide to taxidermy comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft. Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Market Trophy Hunting; How to Select and Study Fresh Specimens; Birds; Fishes; Small Mammals; Groups of Mammals; Large Mammals; Insects; Reptiles; Making Rugs and Robes. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Author: Various
Publisher: Duey Press
Published: 12/03/2010
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9781446524169