J. Elwood 
Lessons in Taxidermy – A Comprehensive Treatise on Collecting and Preserving all Subjects of Natural History – Book II. 

This fascinating book is the second part of a series of books which provides a detailed and easy to follow guide to collecting and preserving a wide range of animals. This part concentrates on birds, and includes the chapters: ‚How to Mount Birds-General Observations‘; ‚Tools and Materials‘; ‚Making the Artificial Body‘; ‚The Wires Required‘; ‚Constructing the Body‘; ‚Making the Neck‘; ‚Introducing the Leg Wires‘; ‚Placing the Artificial Body in the Skin‘; ‚Sewing Up the Incision‘; et cetera. The perfect handbook for taxidermists interested in the collection and preservation of birds, this book is a must-have addition to any taxidermic collection. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its educational value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject.