-'A WONDERFUL AKT." 



TAXIDERMY WITHOUT A TEACHER. 



COMPRISING 



A Complete Manual of Instruction for Preparing and 



Preserving Birds, Animals, and Fishes ; with a> 



Chapter on Hunting and Hygiene ; together 



with Instructions for Preserving Eggs 



and making Skeletons, and a 



Number of Valuable 



Recipes. 



By WALTER P, MANTON, 



Author of lusecte,'* "Field Bo ta *iy," etc. 



Illustrated, Cloth, 50 Genf.8. 



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

 for an intelligent understanding of this interesting and profitable class 

 of work." Chicago Inter- Of ^au, 



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

 Homes State Leader. 



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

 in the most practical fashion and in as few words as may be. There 

 must be a steady demand for such a book, which thiscne seems well 

 adapts to supply." Congregationalist, Boston. 



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

 It faithfully, become interested themselves and interest their pupils 

 in this wonderful art."- Practical Teacher. 



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

 their collecting expeditions after birds, beasts and fishes '' Literary 

 World, Boston. 



"The beginner in this field of science can well study \\ithout any 

 other master, as it fairly and fully 'Ap!:m>j the process of preparing 

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



" A \vork that every amateur naturalist should carry in his pocket 

 Ma his Summer trips." #>./ *><*, 



