This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Deadfalls and Snares
A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadfalls_and_Snares
Credits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Summary: "Deadfalls and Snares" by A. R. Harding is a practical instructional manual written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for individuals interested in trapping, specifically detailing various types of deadfalls and snares that can be constructed using simple materials found in nature. The book presents a wealth of information aimed at both novice and seasoned trappers, covering the construction, set-up, and effectiveness of different trapping techniques. The opening portion of the book introduces the concept of deadfall traps and emphasizes their advantages over metal traps. It includes insights from experienced trappers who provide firsthand accounts and rationale for using deadfalls, highlighting their efficiency, low-cost nature, and humaneness. The text elaborates on the basic design of deadfalls and provides guidance on materials and setups while underscoring the importance of skill and technique in trapping success. Various methods and traps are described, creating a foundational understanding of the art of trapping for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert), 1871-1930
EBook No.: 34110
Published: Oct 21, 2010
Downloads: 380
Language: English
Subject: Animal traps
Subject: Animal traps -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Deadfalls and Snares
A Book of Instruction for Trappers About These and Other Home-Made Traps
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadfalls_and_Snares
Credits: Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri
Summary: "Deadfalls and Snares" by A. R. Harding is a practical instructional manual written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for individuals interested in trapping, specifically detailing various types of deadfalls and snares that can be constructed using simple materials found in nature. The book presents a wealth of information aimed at both novice and seasoned trappers, covering the construction, set-up, and effectiveness of different trapping techniques. The opening portion of the book introduces the concept of deadfall traps and emphasizes their advantages over metal traps. It includes insights from experienced trappers who provide firsthand accounts and rationale for using deadfalls, highlighting their efficiency, low-cost nature, and humaneness. The text elaborates on the basic design of deadfalls and provides guidance on materials and setups while underscoring the importance of skill and technique in trapping success. Various methods and traps are described, creating a foundational understanding of the art of trapping for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert), 1871-1930
EBook No.: 34110
Published: Oct 21, 2010
Downloads: 380
Language: English
Subject: Animal traps
Subject: Animal traps -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Agriculture: Hunting sports
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.