The Trapper's Guide: A Manual Of Instructions For Capturing All Kinds Of Fur Bearing Animals, And Curing Their Skins (1865) - Brossura

Newhouse, Sewell

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ISBN 10: 1166157326 ISBN 13: 9781166157326

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

The Trapper's Guide is a comprehensive manual written by Sewell Newhouse in 1865, which provides detailed instructions for trapping and capturing a variety of fur-bearing animals. The book is designed to be a practical guide for trappers, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully catch and cure the skins of animals such as beavers, muskrats, foxes, and otters.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of trapping and fur curing. The first section provides an overview of the different types of traps and snares that can be used to capture animals, along with tips for setting them up in the most effective way. The second section covers the different techniques that can be used to lure animals into traps, such as baiting, scenting, and using decoys.The third section of the book focuses on the actual process of capturing and killing animals, including information on how to dispatch them in a humane manner. The fourth section provides detailed instructions on how to skin and cure the pelts of different animals, including tips for preserving the fur and ensuring that it remains in good condition.Overall, The Trapper's Guide is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of trapping and fur curing. It provides a wealth of practical information and advice, and is an essential read for anyone looking to become a successful trapper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1166157326
• ISBN 13: 9781166157326
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 120
• Redattore: Noyes J H
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile