Lessons in Taxidermy - A Comprehensive Treatise on Collecting and Preserving All Subjects of Natural History - Book I. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445518312)

This vintage book is a fascinating read for any amateur or professional taxidermist, providing a comprehensive guide to collecting and preserving taxidermy specimens. Advice is presented in five key lessons, and the book remains of great practical use for anyone interested in taxidermy today. Contents: Taxidermy; Lesson One - General Observation - Important - Read Carefully; Lesson Two - Collecting Specimens; Lesson Three - tools and Materials; Lesson Four - Skinning Birds; Lesson Five - Other Points to be Carefully Observed - Birds with Large Heads. We are republishing this classic work in a modern and affordable edition, featuring high quality reproductions of the original illustrations and a specially written new introduction.

Author: J. Elwood
ISBN-10: 1445518317
ISBN-13: 9781445518312
Publisher: Neilson Press
Language: English
Published: 08/25/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.11d