CONTENTS. 



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Introduction 3 



The snapping turtle 3 



Distribution ami habits 3 



Seasons and methods of capture 4 



Shipment and storage 6 



Sources of supply 7 



Market conditions and prices 7 



Proportion of waste 8 



Quality of flesh 9 



The alligator snapper 11 



The fresh-water terrapins 12 



Commercial significance 12 



Methods of capture 14 



Shipment, storage, and marketing 15 



The soft-shell turtles 15 



Commercial significance 15 



Methods of capture 16 



Shipment 17 



Enenues of turtles 17 



Preparation of turtles for the table IS 



KiHing the turtle 18 



Recipes 18 



Soups 19 



Fried turtle 19 



Miscellaneous 20 



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