How to Make and Set Traps Including Hints on How to Trap Moles, Weasels, Otter, Rats, Squirrels and Birds; Also How to Cure Skins

"How to Make and Set Traps" by J. Harrington Keene is an early 20th-century manual teaching the art of trapping animals and processing their skins. Intended for both professionals and hobbyists, the book guides readers through capturing creatures like moles, weasels, rats, squirrels, and birds, while providing a balanced outlook on the relationship between humans and wildlife; the book opens by considering why trapping is needed. It concentrates on moles first, detailing the animal, its environment, and the most effective capture methods. By combining practical advice with ecological awareness, the author encourages ethical trapping practices and emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural world.