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All about Ferrets and Rats A Complete History of Ferrets, Rats, and Rat Extermination from Personal Experiences and Study. Also a Practical Hand-Book on the Ferret.

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All about Ferrets and Rats A Complete History of Ferrets, Rats, and Rat Extermination from Personal Experiences and Study. Also a Practical Hand-Book on the Ferret.

by Adolph Isaacsen

EN·~1 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

ALL ABOUT FERRETS AND RATS

1:29
2

INTRODUCTORY.

0:34
3

THE FERRET.

30:19
4

THE RAT. - I.—THE RAT FAMILY AND ITS VARIETIES.

39:17
5

RAT EXTERMINATION.

10:00
6

THE ORIGIN OF THE FERRET. WITH HINTS TO DARWIN.

18:06

Description

This compact volume surveys the ferret from its weasel ancestry to the domesticated hunter valued in households and farms. The author draws on three decades of direct observation to detail the animal’s slender build, sharp bite, and bold temperament, while offering clear instructions on housing, feeding, breeding, and training a pet that can work alongside dogs and cats. Anecdotes from exhibitions and countryside hunts illustrate how the ferret’s natural instincts can be harnessed safely and effectively.

The rat receives an equally thorough treatment, with chapters on its biology, social habits, and the countless ways it invades human spaces such as breweries, stables, and grain stores. Historical notes on royal rat‑catchers blend with practical guidance on traps, poisons, and coordinated use of ferrets, dogs, and cats to achieve reliable extermination. Altogether the book combines vivid natural history with hands‑on advice, making it a useful reference for farmers, urban dwellers, and anyone fascinated by these small yet consequential mammals.

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All about Ferrets and Rats A Complete History of Ferrets, Rats, and Rat Extermination from Personal Experiences and Study. Also a Practical Hand-Book on the Ferret. A Complete History of Ferrets, Rats, and Rat Extermination from Personal Experiences and Study. Also a Practical Hand-Book on the Ferret.

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (95K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-03-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Adolph Isaacsen

A practical late-19th-century writer and publisher best known for a hands-on guide to ferrets, rats, and rat extermination. His work blends instruction, personal experience, and the lively confidence of someone writing for working readers.

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