"In placing this book before the public it is my earnest wish that it may prove a source of much pleasure and profit to those who are interested in one or all of the subjects of Trapping, Tanning and Taxidermy. I have endeavored to make the lessons as possible, and to this end I have illustrated the various processes with line drawings so as to make them easily understood. I have further omitted all scientific terms so as not to confuse the beginner unduly, and have given only such processes as are used in the best business establishments of the country, -- methods which are used with a view to excellence of workmanship, and at the same time adequate financial returns." -- From the preface to the original edition.

Reprint. Originally published: Columbus, Ohio : The Hunter-Trader-Trapper Co., ©1928.

Trapping. Traps -- devices used with steel traps -- Deadfalls -- Snares -- The muskrat -- The weasel -- The mink -- The marten -- The fisher -- The coyote -- The red fox -- The Canada lynx -- The bear -- The otter -- The beaver -- The wolverine -- the badger -- The skunk -- The raccoon -- Lures and scents -- The handling of furs and pelts. -- Tanning. Making a fleshing beam -- Fleshing small skins -- A revolving drum -- Tanning preparations -- Horse, cow and sheep robes -- Tanning harness leather -- Short tanning processes -- Tanning rawhide. -- Taxidermy. Skinning small mammals -- Mounting larger mammals -- Skinning and stuffing birds -- Mounting horned heads -- Mounting fish -- Making fur rugs -- Utilizing horns and hoofs -- Making artificial heads -- Plaster casting -- Coloring and tinting -- Taxidermic formulae.