02007cam a22003133u 4500 26014 UtSlPG 20260610133610.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04009008 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Browne, Montagu, 1837-1923 Practical taxidermy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-07-09 Produced by Jon Richfield "Practical Taxidermy" by Montagu Browne is a manual of instruction for amateurs written in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed guidelines on collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens, along with a chapter on the pictorial arrangement of museums. It aims to demystify the art of taxidermy for enthusiasts and includes practical tips and technical methods, emphasizing the importance of skill and patience in achieving beautiful results. The opening of the work presents a preface discussing the author’s intent to revise and expand upon the first edition, citing feedback from students of the art. Browne expresses his desire to share knowledge that has often been kept secretive among professionals, highlighting that anyone with dedication can learn taxidermy. The first chapter introduces the history and progress of taxidermy, tracing its origins to ancient Egypt and detailing various techniques used throughout history. The author also critiques earlier practices of taxidermy, setting the stage for more modern and artistic approaches to the craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Taxidermy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26014 67015 67015