Practical Taxidermy - A Manual of Instruction to the Amateur in Collecting, Preserving, and Setting up Natural History Specimens of All Kinds. To Whic - Montagu Browne

Discover the comprehensive manual "Practical Taxidermy" by Montague Browne, F.S.Z., originally published in London in 1884. This sought-after guide offers a wealth of historical content and detailed instructions for collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. It is highly valued by modern taxidermists for its in-depth insights into the art of taxidermy.

The 368-page manual is divided into sixteen detailed chapters, covering topics such as the rise and progress of taxidermy, necessary tools, skinning and preserving birds and mammals, mounting fish and reptiles, egg collecting and preserving, artistic mounting, and more. The book also delves into the pictorial arrangement of museums, making it a valuable addition to the library of dedicated taxidermists.

Read Country Books has re-published this previously rare book in its entirety, retaining the original text, woodcuts, and engravings. This affordable, high-quality edition allows enthusiasts to explore the art of taxidermy as intended by the author, who considered it a delightful art to be pursued with patience and determination.

• Author: Browne, Montagu
• Publisher: Read Country Book
• Illustration: n
• Language: ENG
• Title: Practical Taxidermy - A Manual of Instruction to the Amateur in Collecting, Preserving, and Setting up Natural History Specimens of All Kinds. To Whic
• Pages: 00560 (Encrypted)
• On Sale: 2015-07-31
• SKU-13/ISBN: 9781473376892