Practical taxidermy : a manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting,…
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"Practical Taxidermy" by Montagu Browne is a manual of instruction for amateurs written in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed guidelines on collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens, along with a chapter on the pictorial arrangement of museums. It aims to demystify the art of taxidermy for enthusiasts and includes practical tips and technical methods, emphasizing the importance of skill and patience in achieving beautiful results. The opening
of the work presents a preface discussing the author’s intent to revise and expand upon the first edition, citing feedback from students of the art. Browne expresses his desire to share knowledge that has often been kept secretive among professionals, highlighting that anyone with dedication can learn taxidermy. The first chapter introduces the history and progress of taxidermy, tracing its origins to ancient Egypt and detailing various techniques used throughout history. The author also critiques earlier practices of taxidermy, setting the stage for more modern and artistic approaches to the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Browne, Montagu, 1837-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04009008 |
| Title | Practical taxidermy : a manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. |
| Credits | Produced by Jon Richfield |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Taxidermy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26014 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26014-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 968 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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