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 comprehensive guidebook written by Rowland Ward in 1880. The book is designed to assist hunters and sportsmen in the proper preservation and display of their hunting trophies and specimens. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the tools and materials necessary for proper preservation, the various methods of preparing and mounting animal specimens, and the best practices for creating artistic displays of trophies. The author provides detailed instructions for preparing and preserving a wide range of animals, from small birds to large game animals like deer and bears. He also includes tips on how to properly store and transport specimens, as well as advice on how to avoid common mistakes that can lead to damage or decay. The Sportsman's Handbook to Practical Collecting, Preserving, and Artistic Setting-Up of Trophies and Specimens is a valuable resource for hunters, sportsmen, and anyone interested in the proper preservation and display of animal specimens. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow the instructions provided.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.