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Master taxidermist John Rowley served as Chief of the Department of Taxidermy in the American Museum of Natural History. This informative, easy-to-read, illustrated guide to taxidermy is filled with everything that hunters and aspiring taxidermists need to know to excel in the craft. Includes:- Dozens of detailed drawings and full-page photographs- Sections on tools of the trade- Sections on birds, mammals, fish, skeletons, and more- Enlarged 7" x 10" pages- Digitally restored images- Bold retro cover design for display- The classic type font- Author's original page layoutFirst printed in 1898, this guide teaches classic, proven skills for skinning, preserving, and displaying birds, mammals, and a variety of large and small animals. Detailed sections on tools, collecting, and the arrangement of foliage for display are particularly useful and entertaining to read.
