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Taxidermy: With the Biography of Zoologists - Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
William Swainson
Taxidermy: With the Biography of Zoologists - Cambridge Library Collection - Zoology
William Swainson
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.
406 pages, 6 b/w illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 2, 2014 |
ISBN13 | 9781108067775 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 406 |
Dimensions | 155 × 218 × 27 mm · 544 g |
Language | English |
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