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Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit by Albert Burton Farnham
Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit by Albert Burton Farnham
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| Author | Farnham, Albert Burton, 1870- |
|---|---|
| Title | Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit A Guide for Those Who Wish to Prepare and Mount Animals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, etc., for Home, Den, or Office Decoration |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Rudy Ketterer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Taxidermy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23259 |
| Release Date | October 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | January 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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Description
"Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit" by Albert B. Farnham is a practical guide on the art of taxidermy written in the mid-20th century. The book serves as an introductory resource for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and anyone interested in preserving animals, birds, fish, and reptiles for decorative purposes. It emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship and provides a comprehensive overview of tools, techniques, and safety measures involved in taxidermy. At the start of the text, Farnham introduces the topic of taxidermy as a craft not typically catered to everyday nature lovers, although they often come into contact with various specimens. He notes the significance of thoroughness, patience, and a love for nature in successfully preserving animal forms. The opening chapters cover the history of taxidermy, the necessary tools and materials, and techniques for preserving different species, laying a foundation for readers looking to explore this unique hobby for pleasure or profit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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