Rat Proofing Buildings and Premises

M. C. (Morris Cotgrave) Betts

1875–1936

Best known for practical writing on building and farm structures, this early 20th-century architect and author brought an engineer’s eye to everyday problems. His surviving work points to a career grounded in useful design rather than literary fame.

Best known for practical U.S. government publications on wildlife and pest control, this early-20th-century writer focused on clear, usable advice rather than literary flourish. His surviving works give a snapshot of how conservation and agricultural problems were being tackled in his day.