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David & Charles, publishers, Newton Abbot, Devon - ISBN:0715353403, 1971. hardcover, 5¾" x 8¾", with dust jacket. Ours is an ex-library copy in transparent protective covering, with usual stamps, stickers, barcode, rear pocket etc. GOOD book in GOOD unclipped dust jacket. This book reviews the historical background to trapping, and then goes on to examine the full range of devices for taking all groups of animals customarily captured with traps, and their modern methods of usage; insect traps, bird traps, fish traps and traps for mammals both large and small are described and illustrated. There is much useful information on methods of siting traps, the choice of baits and on trapping legislation. Over 100 photos and drawings.