"A WONDERFUL AKT." 



TAXIDERMY WITHOUT A TEACHER, 



COMPRISING 



A Complete Manual of Instruction for Preparing and 



Preserving Birds, Animals, and Fishes ; \vith a 



Chapter on Hunting and Hygiens ; together 



with Instructions for Preserving Eggs 



and making Skeletons, and a 



Number of Valuable 



Recipes. 



By WALTER P. MANTON, 

 Author of lusecto,'' "Field Bo^xy," etc. 



Illustrated. Cloth, 50 Cents. 



" The young naturalist will find the little book just what he needs 

 for an intelligent understanding of this interesting and profitable class 

 cf work." Chicago Inter- Or*an. 



"Every naturalist ougJit to have a copy for immediate use." Dei 

 Monies State Leader. 



" The author wastes no space or pains, but tells what he has to say 

 in the most practical fasliiou and in as few words as maybe. Tliere 

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" We would be glad if all teachers would take this little book, study 

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 in this wonderful art." Practical Teacher. 



" Will be especially valued by the troops of boys when going out on 

 their collecting expeditious after birds, beasts and fishes "Literary 

 World, Boston. 



"The beg'nner in this field of science can well study \\ithoutany 

 other master, as it fairly and fully 'Ap!3ipj tne process of preparing 

 and preserving birds, animals and fishes." Boston Commonwealth. 



" A yvork that every amateur naturalist should carry in his pocket 

 Ml his Summer trips." Boxtnn ntt. 



