Project Gutenberg 2010-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 132 Kreps, Elmer Harry 1880 Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry) Science of Trapping Describes the Fur Bearing Animals, Their Nature, Habits and Distribution, with Practical Methods for Their Capture Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri "Science of Trapping" by Elmer Harry Kreps is a practical guide on the trapping of fur-bearing animals written in the early 20th century. This informative work explores the nature, habits, and distribution of various furbearers, detailing effective methods for their capture. It serves as a valuable resource not only for seasoned trappers but also for those seeking to understand the art and science behind the practice. The opening of the text introduces the concept of trapping as a pleasurable and potentially profitable endeavor, emphasizing its longstanding presence as a vital outdoor occupation. Kreps acknowledges the historical context of trapping, noting its evolution alongside the fur trade and the importance of understanding animal behaviors for success. He mentions the flourishing community of trappers across North America today, while also hinting at the challenges and rewarding experiences that come with this unique calling. In essence, the beginning sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific trapping techniques and the characteristics of various animals, promising readers a comprehensive look into the trapper's craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Trapping SK Text Animal Animals-Wild-Trapping Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 278421 272362 2024-09-14T10:17:39.086336 2023-09-15T05:29:03.796785 text/html text/html 263846 2021-01-07T02:40:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2220171 2021-01-07T02:40:44 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2354531 2024-09-14T10:17:44.667334 application/epub+zip 2360316 2024-09-14T10:17:40.638348 application/epub+zip 145315 2024-09-14T10:17:39.683344 application/epub+zip 2483027 2024-09-14T10:17:47.497278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2470081 2024-09-14T10:17:43.908285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293480 2022-09-15T13:35:03.875547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255761 255727 2024-09-14T10:17:38.414350 2023-09-15T05:29:03.262775 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 255736 2021-01-07T02:40:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87775 2021-01-07T02:40:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18519 2024-09-14T10:17:47.630294 application/rdf+xml 12624 2024-09-14T10:17:40.041356 image/jpeg 3361 2024-09-14T10:17:39.861302 image/jpeg 2271114 2024-09-14T10:17:39.242335 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog