This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of animals, birds, insects, etc. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Taxidermy," "On Skinning, Stuffing, and Preservation of Birds," "Skinning," "Stuffing Birds," "Mounting Birds on Wire Frame," "Pelicans," "Pea-Fowl," "Dressing Birds with Wings Spread," "To Clean Feathers," "Preservation of Bugs,...