Description |
274 pages ; 22 cm |
Summary |
Explores the reasons that people preserve the bodies of animals, tracing the life story of taxidermy pioneer Carl Akeley and the author's experiences at such venues as the International Taxidermy championship, taxidermy training classes, and the garage workplaces of people who preserve beloved pets |
Notes |
"August 2011"--T.p. verso |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [263]-271) |
Subject |
Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926.
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Taxidermy.
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Taxidermists.
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Taxidermists -- United States -- Biography.
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Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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LC no. |
2011011242 |
ISBN |
9780312643713 |
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0312643713 |
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