Taxidermy Vol. 10 Collecting Specimens - The Collection and Displaying Taxidermy Specimens

Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to collecting taxidermy specimens is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises eleven detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 10 Collecting Specimens takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Of the Chase, and Manner of Collecting Animals; Field Collecting; Outfit, and Hints on Hunting; Collecting Birds' Eggs and Nests; How to Collect and Preserve Insects; Collecting Marine Invertebrates; How to Select and Study Fresh Specimens; Ornamental Taxidermy; Market Trophy Hunting; Sportsmen's Trophies. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.