Download or read book New England Decoys written by Shirley Delph and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1981 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best decoy carvers of New England are featured in 179 photos covering the handmade ducks of Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The use of live duck decoys, gunning clubs, and the need for various types of decoys are discussed in this informative work.
Download or read book New Jersey Decoys written by Henry A. Fleckenstein and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1983 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Jersey Decoys is the first book offered to collectors that exclusively covers the birds made in this state. It is a photographic history that pictures more than 700 different New Jersey ducks, geese, and shorebirds. There are thirty-nine large color plates included. The author has drawn extensively from the major New Jersey collections and a number of old gunning photographs are also included. In addition, there are biographical summaries of many New Jersey makers. The book covers the New Jersey coast on the east from Point Pleasant to Cape May and includes the makers and decoys from the Delaware River as the western boundary.
Download or read book Decoys written by Loy S. Harrell, Jr. and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty great contemporary decoy carvers from North America are highlighted in this illustrated book discussing artist techniques and inspiration. Full-color photographs throughout.
Download or read book Decoys of the Thousand Islands written by Jim Stewart and published by J M Stewart Enterprises Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book on this great region's famous decoys and carvers, covering 120 years of masterful carving, vital information about decoy identification, and insights into the carver's techniques.
Download or read book Wild Fowl Decoys written by Joel Barber and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and collecting of American decoys. Includes chapters on Indian bird lures, history of duck hunting, European fowling methods, and the making of decoys.
Download or read book Decoys and Proven Methods for Using Them written by Wade Bourne and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of effective decoy spreads from some of the country's most successful waterfowling guides and freelancers.
Download or read book The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys written by Joe Engers and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wildfowl decoy is both a workman's tool and a work of art, used to lure game within range.This book covers the entire range of North American examples, and includes chapters on their European counterparts, the history of decoys, how they were made and how to collect them.
Download or read book Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois written by Paul Woodburn Parmalee and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bird Decoys of North America written by Robert Shaw and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.
Download or read book Shorebirds written by John M. Levinson and published by Cornell Maritime Press. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors have created a thorough study of shorebirds and the decoys used to hunt them. The life cycles of the frequently hunted birds are described; and matchless color illustrations by Robert Verity Clem depict each species in its usual habitat. The authors detail the rise and fall of shorebird hunting, the places the birds were hunted, and the kinds of decoys used. Because shorebird hunting ended in the early 1900s, many shorebird decoys are quite rare and collectible. Beautiful color photographs of more than two hundred decoys highlight this carefully documented book. Other facets of the topic covered here include factory-produced decoys, tips on collecting decoys and avoiding fakes, and the use of X-ray, xerography, and other scientific methods to authenticate decoys.
Download or read book Making Wood Decoys written by Patrick E. Spielman and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1982 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert craftsman shows how to turn out your own classics-covering everything from selection of wood to finishing stains and lacquers. Step-by-step instructions for every project, plus insider's tips and clear illustrations make carving easy--even for beginners. "a fine book for beginners."-- "Carvers Journal . Over 200 photos, plus diagrams. 164 pages (4 in color), 214 b/w illus., 8 x 10.
Download or read book How to Make Working Decoys written by George Ross Starr and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes written by Donna Tonelli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the Great Lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. This valuable reference book includes pieces ranging from the finest museum-quality artifacts to collectibles that are more likely to turn up at a local auction, garage sale, flea market, or antique mall. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable sources for information, organizations, periodicals, and auction companies.
Download or read book Folk Art Fish Decoys written by Donald J. Petersen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail, information vital to recognising the most collectible decoys. Detailed histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of Minnesota and their decoys has been compiled through personal interviews with the makers or their families. Information is also provided on spear makers and the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks, and decoy boxes. This is a truly valuable reference work.
Download or read book Martha s Vineyard Decoys written by Stanley Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 10 Wire and Canvas Decoy Patterns for Carvers written by Al Streetman and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wire and canvas decoys were popular around the Eastern shore of Virginia and the Carolinas near the turn of the 20th century because good carving wood was scarce. This book demonstrates step-by-step how to make one of these clever decoys, from constructing the body and carving the head, to painting the finished project. He even shows how to antique the decoy for an elegant weathered look. This book includes patterns for ten different breeds, a colorful gallery, helpful reference charts, and a lot of tried-and-true advice.
Download or read book Duck Decoys written by Tom Matus and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to carve a traditional mallard (drake) decoy from start-to-finish with the expert instruction provided in this book. Carving pattern with paint swatches included. Perfect for the beginning carver. Covers everything from wood choice and knife cuts to painting and weighting.
