This fine work contains everything you'll need to know about the art of taxidermy. Part I contains several chapters on the subject of collecting, skinning and mounting birds. The second part contains a wealth of information on collecting and mounting mammals. There is also a final chapter on the subject of reptiles, batrachians and fishes. This antiquarian text was originally published in 1883 but is still of huge value today. It has been republished here with a brand new introductory essa...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Collecting", "Trapping, etc.", "Shooting", "Procuring Birds", "Care of Specimens", "Skinning Birds", "Ordinary Method", "Exceptions to th...

C. J. Maynard's "Manual of Taxidermy" serves as a definitive guide for both the novice and experienced taxidermist, intricately blending practical instruction with a deep appreciation for the natural world. The book is structured methodically, featuring exhaustive step-by-step procedures, innovative techniques, and insights into ethical considerations surrounding the practice. Maynard's prose is accessible yet rich in detail, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship and artistry involved in...

C. J. Maynard's "Manual of Taxidermy" serves as an intricate guide to the art and science of preserving animal specimens. Combining a meticulous, instructional tone with rich, anecdotal illustrations, Maynard navigates readers through a historical and practical framework that underpins taxidermy. Contextually situated at the intersection of natural history and craftsmanship, this manual not only imparts essential techniques but also engages with ethical considerations, reflecting a growing...

This antiquarian book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of animals and birds. It is written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated. This timeless handbook is perfect for the newbies of the craft and would make for a valuable item to any collection.

Manual of TaxidermyA Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and MammalsThis edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroductionExplanation of PlatesPart I.—Birds.Chapter I.—CollectingSection I. Trapping, etc. Section II. Shooting. Section III. Procuring Birds. Section IV. Care of Specimens.Chapter II.—Skinning BirdsSection I. Ordinary Method. Section II. Exceptions t...

This book is essentially a detailed Sniper Training manual for use by Military/LE Snipers, Competition shooters, Long Range Hunters, and other enthusiasts.It describes, in detail, methods of range and wind estimation and includes practical exercises to ensure that the reader understands the methods outlined and also has a quick reference guide for the most commonly used equations in this skill set.The book was primarily written for those new to long range shooting however, ...

“I want to gold pan; I want to strike rich. I’ve been searching for a stream of gold. It’s these fortunes I never win that keep me searching for a stream of gold. And I’m getting old. I keep searching for my stream of gold; and I’m getting close.”If those words sound like a common refrain, don’t despair. With this newly compiled and expanded edition of Jim’s previous three bestselling gold-panning guides to BC in your library, you’ll know where to find streams of gold all over BC. ...

This early handbook is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A concise look at rifles and ammunition that will prove of great interest to the hunting and shooting enthusiast. Extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the or...

African Silences is a powerful and sobering account of the cataclysmic depredation of the African landscape and its wildlife. In this critically acclaimed work Peter Matthiessen explores new terrain on a continent he has written about in two previous books, A Tree Where Man Was Born -- nominated for the National Book Award -- and Sand Rivers.Through his eyes we see elephants, white rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered creatures of the wild. We share the drama of the journeys them...

A showcase for basic firearm skills and the most current shooting equipment and methods in use today from the bestselling team at Outdoor Life.Whatever you're shooting, whether it's a tricked-out MSR, a tight 1911, or a custom skeet gun, the experts at Outdoor Life have the know-how you need to take your skills to the next level. Covers handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ARs.RANGE SKILLS & HUNTING: This book is filled with tips and tricks that ...

A "compelling" up-close memoir of a career spent among marine mammals and a portrait of the daily lives of dolphins ( Publishers Weekly).Working among charismatic and clever dolphins in the wild is a unique thrill—and this book invites us shore-bound dreamers to join Maddalena Bearzi as she travels alongside them. In a fascinating account, she takes us inside the world of a marine scientist and offers a firsthand understanding of marine mammal behavior, as...