ANIMAL TRAPS AND TRAPPING. By James A. Bateman, BSc, CBiol, MIBiol, FMA.

(1971) 1983 reprint. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp286. B/w photograph plates, illustrations, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is James Bateman's classic account of the history of animal traps which has become the standard work on the history of animal trapping. Animals of all kinds are covered, including mammals, birds, insects, fish and crustaceans. Chapters include: An historical study of trap development; Modern manufacture of traps; The traps of nature; Man-made insect traps; Fish traps; Bird traps; Mammal traps 1; Mammal traps 2; Baits; The ethics of trapping; Trap legislation.