| A Compact Step by Step Guide to Taxidermy Contributor(s): Tose, Frank (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1447431804 ISBN-13: 9781447431800 Publisher: Read Books OUR PRICE: $30.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Hunting - Crafts & Hobbies - Nature | Animals - General |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.27 lbs) 86 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book contains a comprehensive guide to taxidermy, detailing the methodology and techniques used for skinning, stuffing, and mounting a large range of common subjects. Containing easy-to-follow steps and a wealth of helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for the beginner and constitutes a great addition to any collection of taxidermic literature. Chapters contained herein include: 'Tools', 'Skinning Small Mammals', 'To Clean a Mammal Skin', 'Mounting', 'Determining the Posture', 'Mounting Large Mammals', 'Skinning and Stuffing Birds', 'Where Details Count', 'Mounting Birds', 'Skinning Heads of Birds', 'Removing Fat from Skins of Birds', 'Mounting Birds with Spread Wings', 'Skinning and Mounting a Horned Head', et cetera. We are proud to republish this antique text complete with a new introduction to the subject. |