The Sportsman's Handbook To Practical Collecting, Preserving, And Artistic Setting-Up Of Trophies And Specimens (1880)

The Sportsman's Handbook to Practical Collecting, Preserving, and Artistic Setting-Up of Trophies and Specimens is a book written by Rowland Ward in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive guide for sportsmen on how to collect, preserve and display their hunting trophies and specimens. The book covers various topics such as the tools and materials required for preservation, the different methods of skinning and mounting animals, and how to make realistic and artistic displays of the specimens. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to preserve and mount fish, birds, and reptiles. The book is a valuable resource for hunters, naturalists, and anyone interested in preserving and displaying wildlife specimens. It is written in a clear and concise manner and is illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs to help readers understand the techniques and methods described in the book. Overall, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of taxidermy and preserving wildlife specimens.To Which Is Added A Synoptical Guide To The Hunting Grounds Of The World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.