02434cam a22003253u 4500 42305 UtSlPG 20260610133952.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12031221 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Isaacsen, Adolph All about Ferrets and Rats : A Complete History of Ferrets, Rats, and Rat Extermination from Personal Experiences and Study. Also a Practical Hand-Book on the Ferret. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-03-11 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "All about Ferrets and Rats" by Adolph Isaacsen is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides an exhaustive exploration of the history, traits, and uses of ferrets and rats, particularly focusing on their roles in pest control. It serves as both a handbook for ferret enthusiasts and a study of rat extermination practices based on the author’s extensive personal experiences and observations. The content of the book is divided into sections addressing both ferrets and rats in detail. Isaacsen discusses the character and behaviors of ferrets, emphasizing their utility in hunting and exterminating rats, as well as offering practical advice on their care and training. He also delves into the characteristics, behaviors, and social structures of rats, detailing their breeding habits, diet, and destructiveness. Furthermore, the author provides methods for rat extermination, including traps, poisons, and employing ferrets and dogs in hunting. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Isaacsen aims to educate readers on the beneficial roles these animals play in controlling vermin populations, while also addressing common misconceptions about them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rats Ferret https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42305 83144 83144