The Rat Its History amp Destructive Character With Numerous Anecdotes By
James Rodwell This book is one of the earliest published works dealing
solely with the Rat, its history and natural history, and the numerous
methods for its disposal. Its author states "I have studied the Nature,
Fecundity, and Devastating Character of the Rat, and I have spared
neither the time nor trouble in obtaining all the information within my
power." First published in London 1863, the original edition is an
extremely rare item. Read Country Books has now re-published it in its
entirety from the original text. Its 312 pages contain twenty nine
detailed and entertaining chapters: - The Different Kinds of Rats, and
their Natural History. - The Unreasonable Fear of Rats. - General
Characteristics. - Tame Rats. - Rats Nests. - Dietetics of Rats. -
Testimonies of Writers and Naturalists. - Predatory and Destructive
Habits of Rats. - Thievish Propensities. - The Destruction and
Extirpation of Rats. - Wonderful Tales of Rats. - Courage, Ferocity, and
Cunning of Rats. - United Attacks of Rats. - Their Natural Weapons. -
Articles Manufactured from Rat Skins. - Rats as Human Food. - Whistling
Joe, the Hertfordshire Sermulot Hunter and Ratcatcher. - Miscellaneous
Anecdotes. - Universal Prevalence and Destructive Habits. - Fecundity of
Rats. - Vermin Killers and Rat Matches. - Sewer Rats and Ratcatchers of
London. - Ratcatchers and Best Means. - How Farmers should Extirpate
Their Vermin. - Natures Methods. - Ratcatching and Killing with Dogs. -
Trapping, and the Various Kinds of Rat Traps. - Poisoning of Rats. -
Phosphoric Poisons. - etc. A final lengthy chapter gives some profitable
hints on the breeding, feeding, and management of poultry, more
especially the Spanish Dorking. This comprehensive and unusual book will
appeal to the naturalist, Sportsman, Gamekeeper, and Historian alike.
Many of the earliest sporting books, particularly those dating back to
the 1800s, are now extremely scarce and very expensive. Read Country
Books are reprinting these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions. These editions are republished using the original text
and artwork.
