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  • The Minor Horrors of War

    by Sir A. E. Shipley ...
    "The Minor Horrors of War" by Sir A. E. Shipley is a poignant exploration of the psychological and emotional toll of warfare. Through a series of vignettes, Shipley captures the often-overlooked experiences of soldiers, revealing the mundane yet harrowing aspects of life in conflict. The narrative delves into the absurdities and trivialities that accompany the chaos of battle, highlighting how ... Read more

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  • A Guide to Growing Figs Under Glass

    by David Thomson ...
    This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive guide to growing figs under glass, with information on cropping, common problems, pests and diseases, pruning, watering, and everything else needed for successful growing. Written in clear, plain language and full of handy tips and useful infromation, this text constitutes a must-read for anyone interested in growing figs under glass, and it would ... Read more

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  • Rats and How to Destroy Them (Traps and Trapping Series - Vermin & Pest Control)

    by Mark Hovell ...
    Originally published in 1924, this rare early work on rats and their control is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has republished it in an affordable, high quality, modern edition using the original text and artwork. The author was an expert and dedicated destroyer of rats who also invented the "Terrier" Death Run Rat Trap and the Blocking Trap. He was ... Read more

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  • Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting

    Enriched edition. A Complete Handbook for the Amateur Taxidermist, Collector, Osteologist, Museum-Builder, Sportsman, and Traveller

    by W. J. Holland, William T. Hornaday, Griffin Ellmouth ...
    In 'Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting,' the intricate art of preserving animal specimens unravels as both a scientific endeavor and a window into the natural world. This anthology brings together a diverse range of essays exploring the historical and methodological facets of taxidermy, alongside narratives capturing the thrill of zoological collecting'—an evocative nod to a time when such ... Read more

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  • Taxidermy Vol. 4 Insects - The Preparation, Preservation and Display of Insects

    by Various ...
    This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of insects and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects. Written by various experts, each volume features a brief history of the practice and is extensively illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs throughout. This fascinating edition focuses on the preparation, ... Read more

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  • Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting - A Complete Handbook for the Amateur Taxidermist, Collector, Osteologist, Museum-Builder, Sportsman and Travellers

    by William Hornaday ...
    This vintage volume contains a complete handbook on taxidermy and zoological collecting, with information that will appeal to the amateur taxidermist, collector, osteologist, sportsman, and traveller. With helpful illustrations and a wealth of useful information, this volume is highly recommended for the novice taxidermist, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. ... Read more

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  • The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Actth Observations on Their Habits

    by Charles Darwin ...
    The share which worms have taken in the formation of the layer of vegetable mould, which covers the whole surface of the land in every moderately humid country, is the subject of the present volume.This mould is generally of a blackish colour and a few inches in thickness.In different districts it differs but little in appearance, although it may rest on various subsoils.The uniform fineness of ... Read more

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  • History of Embalming and of Preparations in Anatomy, Pathology, and Natural History

    by J.N. Gannal ...
    This is a history of the process of embalming dead bodies, something that people have been doing for thousands of years. From the preface: “I have considered it my duty to give here the details of the composition of the liquids employed, either as baths or injections, by the physician and naturalist; the interest of science imposing on me this obligation. But, as regards embalming, the same motive ... Read more

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  • Practical Taxidermy - A Manual of Instruction to the Amateur in Collecting, Preserving, and Setting up Natural History Specimens of All Kinds. To Which is Added a Chapter Upon the Pictorial Arrangement of Museums

    by Montagu Browne ...
    Practical Taxidermy - A Manual of Instruction To The Amateur In Collecting, Preserving, And Setting up Natural History Specimens of All Kinds This comprehensive manual on early taxidermy was published in London in 1884, and is much sought after by modern taxidermists for its wealth of detail and historical content. The author was curator of the Town Museum, Leicester, and considered to be one of ... Read more

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  • The Book of the Goat - Containing Full Particulars of the Various Breeds of Goats and Their Profitable Management

    by H. S. Holmes Pegler ...
    The Book of the Goat in its original edition was the first work devoted to the subject printed in the English language. First published in London in the 1880s, it is now a very scarce and desirable book in any early edition. We have now re-published the 1917 edition incorporating the original text and vintage photos and illustrations. This edition had been considerably revised and enlarged giving ... Read more

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  • The Vivarium - Being a Practical Guide to the Construction, Arrangement, and Management of Vivaria

    Containing Full Information as to all Reptiles Suitable as Pets, How and Where to Obtain Them, and How to Keep Them in Health

    by Gregory C. Bateman ...
    This is a comprehensive, practical guide to the construction, arrangement, and management of reptile enclosures, with detailed information on which reptiles are suitable as pets, how and where to squire them, their general management, and much more. Profusely illustrated and fill of useful information, "The Vivarium" will be of considerable utility to existing and prospective reptile owners, and ... Read more

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  • The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms

    by Charles Darwin ...
    Charles Darwin was an English scientist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and his belief in natural selection. Darwin’s writings remain popular and influential in science today. This edition of The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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