Taxidermy Vol.11 Skins -Outlining the Various Methods of Skinning, Skin Preparation, Preservation and Tanning
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Taxidermy Vol.11 Skins -Outlining the Various Methods of Skinning, Skin Preparation, Preservation and Tanning
Various (selected by the Federation of Children's Book Groups)
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This comprehensive guide to skins 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. 11 Skins 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; Collecting Skins of Small Birds; Collecting Skins of Large Birds; Skinning Birds; Relaxing Dry Skins of Birds; Skinning Small Mammals; Preserving, Cleaning, and Dyeing Skins; Collecting and Preserving the Skins of Large Mammals; Relaxing Dry Skins; Making Scientific Skins; Various Methods of Tanning. 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.
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