TRADITIONAL TAXIDERMY METHODS AND EQUIPMENT (LEGACY EDITION) IBD

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A Comprehensive Guide for Taxidermy And Preserving Outstanding SpecimensThis deluxe reprint Legacy Edition of Paul N. Hasluck&rsquo,s Traditional Taxidermy Methods and Equipment is full of old-time tips and methods for learning the taxidermist arts and for preserving your own specimens. Originally published in 1901, this handy little guide touches on every aspect of the taxidermy craft.Hasluck describes many essential aspects of taxidermy work, including how to skin, stuff, and preserve specimens of all kinds, including birds, mammals, and fish. Also discussed in-depth is the treatment of animal heads and horned animals for trophy mounting and wall mounts, such as deer, elk, and other game animals. Hasluck also includes a brief treatment of skinning and preserving furs, small skins, and leather by tanning in the traditional ways. Finally, a substantial discussion about displaying your specimens is given, including designs for specimen boxes and showcase displays.This book makes a perfect gift for aspiring or expert taxidermists, traditional crafters, homesteaders, permaculture enthusiasts, farmers, and handcrafters of all kinds!A part of the Hasluck&rsquo,s Traditional Skills Library: Volume 2This Doublebit Legacy Edition reprint of Traditional Taxidermy Methods and Equipment is professionally restored and presented from the original source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Readers can enjoy this Legacy Edition for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge for years to come.áAbout the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition Reprint CollectionSometimes we need to remember our history to move forward. Sometimes, remembering our heritage is just fun or inspirational. But sometimes, remembering the old ways of doing things gives a human component to handcrafts and traditional arts. With technology playing a major role in everyday life, sometimes we need to take a step back in time to find those basic building blocks used for gaining mastery &ndash, the things that we have luckily not completely lost and has been recorded in books over the last two centuries. These skills aren&rsquo,t forgotten, they&rsquo,ve just been shelved. It&rsquo,s time to unshelve them once again and reclaim the lost knowledge of self-sufficiency!As a part of the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition Reprints Collection, this unabridged Legacy Edition volume is reprinted in the exact form as it was presented in the original publication. Both important and minor details have equally both been accounted for by our publishing staff, down to the cover, font, layout, and images. It is the goal of Doublebit Legacy Edition series to preserve outdoors heritage, but also be cherished as collectible pieces, worthy of collection in any homsteader&rsquo,s, handcrafter&rsquo,s, or outdoorsperson&rsquo,s library and that can be passed to future generations.á