FRED J. TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO FERRETING. By Fred J. Taylor.

(1977) 1988 1st edition thus. 8vo (144 x 221mm). Pp192. B/w photographs. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

Fred had previously written several paperbound versions of this book. However, this "revised and enlarged edition" is the most comprehensive and is the first and only hardbound edition. Chapters include: An introduction to the ferret; The ferreting A.B.C; Breeding and general care; Handling ferrets; The tools of the trade; Operations; Losses; Dealing with odd situations; Guns and dogs?; Ferret ailments; To breed or not to breed?; Electronics; Single-handed ferreting; Down under; Problems and solutions; Care of the game; National Ferret Welfare Society; Ferret shows; 'The reason for it all'.