The Authentic Animal: Inside the Odd and Obsessive World of Taxidermy

by Dave Madden

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Why would someone want to create or own the mounted skin of a dead animal? That's the question Dave Madden explores in The Authentic Animal . Madden starts his journey with the life story of Carl Akeley, the father of modern taxidermy. Akeley started small by stuffing a canary, but by the end of his life he had created the astonishing Akeley Hall of African Mammals at The American Museum of Natural History. What Akeley strove for and what fascinates...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0312643713

ISBN13:9780312643713

Release Date:August 2011

Publisher:St. Martin's Press

Length:274 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Animals Biological Sciences Fauna Historical Study & Educational Resources Hunting Hunting & Fishing Nature Nature & Ecology Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social History Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation Zoology

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Authentic Animal: Inside the Odd and Obsessive World of Taxidermy

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us