This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 98000381
Title: Barbers' Manual (Part 1); Text Book on Taxidermy (Part 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
Summary: "Barbers' Manual (Part 1); Text Book on Taxidermy (Part 2)" by T. J. McConnaughay is a practical guide combining vocational training and artistic craftsmanship, written in the late 19th century. The manual provides barbers with instructions on their craft, including techniques and recipes for hair care products, while the taxidermy section offers methods for preserving animal specimens. This dual purpose makes the work useful for those in both the barbering and taxidermy trades, seeking to enhance their skills and expand their business opportunities. The opening of the text introduces the reader to its two-part structure, explaining that the first half focuses on barbering, providing essential techniques for grooming, product preparation, and maintaining hygiene in the barbershop. It highlights the importance of mastering one's craft by learning from predecessors, suggesting a wealth of recipes and practical advice to help barbers make their own products, ultimately showcasing the trade's history. The second part transitions into taxidermy, where the author shares his expertise gained over decades, detailing the intricate processes involved in preserving and mounting animals, thus serving as a comprehensive resource for practitioners in both fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McConnaughay, T. J.
EBook No.: 52850
Published: Aug 19, 2016
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Taxidermy
Subject: Barbering
LoCC: Science: Zoology
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 98000381
Title: Barbers' Manual (Part 1); Text Book on Taxidermy (Part 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Barbers' Manual (Part 1); Text Book on Taxidermy (Part 2)" by T. J. McConnaughay is a practical guide combining vocational training and artistic craftsmanship, written in the late 19th century. The manual provides barbers with instructions on their craft, including techniques and recipes for hair care products, while the taxidermy section offers methods for preserving animal specimens. This dual purpose makes the work useful for those in both the barbering and taxidermy trades, seeking to enhance their skills and expand their business opportunities. The opening of the text introduces the reader to its two-part structure, explaining that the first half focuses on barbering, providing essential techniques for grooming, product preparation, and maintaining hygiene in the barbershop. It highlights the importance of mastering one's craft by learning from predecessors, suggesting a wealth of recipes and practical advice to help barbers make their own products, ultimately showcasing the trade's history. The second part transitions into taxidermy, where the author shares his expertise gained over decades, detailing the intricate processes involved in preserving and mounting animals, thus serving as a comprehensive resource for practitioners in both fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McConnaughay, T. J.
EBook No.: 52850
Published: Aug 19, 2016
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Taxidermy
Subject: Barbering
LoCC: Science: Zoology
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.