Taxidermy: With The Biography Of Zoologists (Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology)

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.

• • Author: William Swainson
• • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• • Publication Date: Jan 02, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 406 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1108067778
• • ISBN-13: 9781108067775