The Sportsman's Handbook to Practical Collecting, Preserving, and Artistic Setting up of Trophies and Specimens to Which is Added a Synoptical Guide t (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781444607949)

This antique text constitutes a detailed handbook on the subject of taxidermy. A great book, full of timeless information and a plethora of detailed illustrations, 'The Sportsman's Handbook' will greatly appeal to the discerning taxidermist and constitutes a great addition to any collection of taxidermic literature. Chapters included herein are: 'General Observations for the Collector', 'Process of Preservation', 'Skinning and Preparing', 'Insects', 'Setting up - Large Game', 'Setting up - Small Mammals', 'Casting Fish', 'Skin Dressing', and 'Hunting Fields of the World'. This book was originally published in 1880 and is proudly republished here, complete with a new introduction to the subject.

Author: Rowland Ward
ISBN-10: 1444607944
ISBN-13: 9781444607949
Publisher: Marcel Press
Language: English
Published: 03/04/2009
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d