Walter Porter Manton

Taxidermy without a Teacher (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Well, here we are at last. Please turn the key in that door—to keep all inquisitive priers out—for the process into which I am about to initiate you is something of a secret, shrouded by the thin veil of mystery.You have come to me today to learn something of the art of Taxidermy, so we will take up, for your first lesson, bird skinning and mounting. But first let us see what tools we shall need to accomplish our end: a pair of good sharp scissors—surgical scissors, with long handles and short, stout blades are the best; a knife or scalpel; a pair of spring forceps; a common knitting-needle; a rabbit's foot, which should be cut off at the knee, the nails cut out, and thoroughly cleansed and dried,—used for smoothing and dusting the feathers of birds after mounting; a fishing-hook, with stout cord attached, for suspending the bodies of birds that would otherwise be too large to handle conveniently.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Walter Porter Manton
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788892581449
• Artikelnr.: 44746095

Autorenporträt

Walter Porter Manton (1859-1930) was a well-regarded American author and naturalist known for his practical guidebooks related to taxidermy and nature study. Manton's contribution to the field is most prominently encapsulated in his book 'Taxidermy without a Teacher' (1891), which serves as a seminal work for amateur taxidermists and natural history enthusiasts. In this book, Manton distilled complex techniques into accessible instructions, democratizing the practice of taxidermy, which was then commonly the domain of specialists. His work reflects the Victorian era's growing interest in collecting and preserving natural specimens, a pursuit that was seen as both educational and a genteel hobby. Manton's literary style was didactic yet engaging, well-suited to readers seeking to acquire new skills independently. His clear, concise prose and step-by-step approach were indicative of the self-help and improvement literature popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While Walter Porter Manton may not be widely known in contemporary literary circles, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of taxidermy guides, providing invaluable resources to those aspiring to preserve the beauty of the natural world.