Taxidermy With the Biography of Zoologists |
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| Author:
| Swainson, William |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06777-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $52.99 |
Book Description:
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First published in 1840, this treatise on taxidermy showcases methods of Victorian science that may seem gruesome to modern readers. The first part gives advice on collecting, preserving and presenting animals for scientific study. The second part is a bibliography, with short biographies of notable zoological authors.
First published in 1840, this treatise on taxidermy showcases methods of Victorian science that may seem gruesome to modern readers. The first part gives advice on collecting, preserving and presenting animals for scientific study. The second part is a bibliography, with short biographies of notable zoological authors.