Lessons in Taxidermy - A Comprehensive Treatise on Collecting and Preserving all Subjects of Natural History - Book V.
Author | : J. Elwood |
Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2021-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781528762755 |
ISBN-13 | : 1528762754 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This fascinating book is the fifth part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on mounting game heads, and includes the chapters: 'Mounting Game Heads', 'Care in the Field', 'Skinning the Head', 'Skinning the Ears', 'The Face', 'Fleshing the Skin', 'Care of the Skull', 'Mounting Deer Head Over Home-Made Manikin', 'Centre Board', 'The Base Board', 'Building the Manikin', et cetera. The perfect handbook for taxidermists interested in mounting game heads, this book is a must-have addition to any taxidermic collection. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject.