McConnaughay, T. J.
Taxidermist's Manual
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473327894
- author:
- McConnaughay, T. J.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Read Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 94
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, General, Reference & Language,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide to taxidermy covers the essential techniques for skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a wide range of animals, birds, insects, and more. Written in clear language and illustrated with numerous examples, this manual is an invaluable resource for those new to the subject.
First published many years ago, this book has become increasingly scarce and valuable due to its age. We are now republishing it in a modern edition, featuring a specially commissioned introduction on taxidermy that provides context and insight into the art of preserving natural history specimens.
The manual includes detailed instructions for various taxidermy techniques, such as skinning birds with wings spread and preserving insects, making it an essential addition to any collection of allied literature.