Lessons In Taxidermy - A Comprehensive Treatise On Collecting And Preserving All Subjects Of Natural History - Book II.

This fascinating book is the second 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 birds and includes the chapters: How to Mount Birds--General Observations; Tools and Materials; Making the Artificial Body; The Wires Required; Constructing the Body; Making the Neck; Introducing the Leg Wires; Placing the Artificial Body in the Skin; Sewing Up the Incision; et cetera. The perfect handbook for taxidermists interested in the collection and preservation of birds 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.