by James Churchill. Hardbound, 197 pages, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2". Tanning is functional art dating to Indian times. In this book, the author recaptures the skill of those days with the most comprehensive set of how-to’s available. Here is everything you need to know to make soft leather and dressed furs from the skins of small and large furbearers, domestic animals, reptiles and birds. Also details the tools and equipment necessary.