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by Anthony L. Tafel. Softbound, 112 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Over 280 crisp color photographs revela artifacts of early American everyday life that were useful for surveying land, building log homes, farming the land, traveling, blacksmithing and cabinetmaking. From light paper ephemera such as land surveys and playing cards to heavy garden sones and conestoga wagon components, they are pictured and explained.

by Thomas L. Elliott. Softbound, 288 pages, 4" x 11". A terrific reference book initially published in 1983, includes over 5000 imprints, over 4000 biographical entries and almost 3000 individual ratings for judging relative scarcity and vale. A must for collectors.

by Greta Arwidsson & Gosta Berg. Softbound, 90 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". The chest was originally fond in Mastrmyr on the island of Gotland, Sweden in 1936 the chest held more than 200 objects that were found in and around it. Most are tools that were used by blacksmiths and carpenters, many of them amazingly modern in appearance. Contains 32 pages of black and white photos and drawings.

by Denis Diderot. Softbound, 9" x 12", 239 pages. A superb replication of copperplates engraved to illustrate Diderot's great 18th century Encyclopedie. The plates offer a unique and invaluable record of manufacturing and the trades just prior to the Industrial Revolution. Each of the major trades is illustrated in sequence detailing machinery and processes from raw material to finished product. Extensive, detailed notes clearly identify and explain objects, procedures and techniques of each industry. Artists, illustrators, collectors, historians of industry, art and invention will welcome this superb reproduction. This volume features Agriculture & Rural Arts, Art of War, Iron Foundry & Forge, Extractive Industries, and Metal Working.  

by Denis Diderot. Softbound, 9' x 12". Plates 209-485. This volume covers Glass, Masonry & Carpentry, Textiles, Paper & Printing, Leather, Gold, Silver and Jewelry, Fashion, Miscellaneous Trades. Also features an index of "Subjects Illustrated In Plates" for both volumes. 

The most memorable events of the American Revolution come to life in this action packed activity set. Includes five coloring books: George Washington, Uniforms of the American Revolution, Story of the American Revolution, Heroes and Heroines of the American Revolution, and Life in Colonial America, an 11" x 17" color-your-own poster, and full color Decloration of Independence poster. Also includes crayons and 28 old time patriotic stickers. A $27.00 value.

by Donald Dallas, Hardcover, 416 pages, 9" x 12". The period from 1850 to 1900 witnessed the most far reaching changes sporting gun and rifle design had ever experienced, prior to this, changes had been pedestrian; the muzzleloader still prevailed in 1850 as it had for centuries. The author describes at length the pinfire, center-fire, and hammerless developments along with all the ancillary changes made to sporting rifles. This is a difinitive book on the subject. 230 full color and 444 black and whit photographs.

by Norbert Klups. Hardbound, 208 pages, 9" x 11-1/2". The double barrel rifle is an important tool for the passionate hunter. The perfection of handiwork is as compelling as the spirit that emanates from the weapons. This book examines the firearm in sections including chapters on: the development, side-by-sides and over-unders, breeches and breech systems, single and double triggers, the barrel unit, the butt stock, sights, instruction in the use and care of double barrels and much more. Over 270 beautifully detailed, close up full color photographs show tremendous engraving, highly figured wood grain, intricately checkered stocks, and high finishes that make double barreled guns ideal for hunting and collecting.  

by Norbert Klups. Hardbound, 230 pages, 9" x 11-1/2". The Drilling, a tripple barreled shoulder held firearm, is comprised of various combinations of shotgun and/or rifle barrels, giving the flexibility of shooting both types of cartridges with a very wide range of calibers from one firearm. Primarily made by small manufactures, Drillings offered in a broad range of barrel configurations, combinations, and calibers. Many of these firearms were custom made and are highly decorated through detaied engraving, stock carving and customized metal work. This book is an essential reference and looks at both older and contemporary weapons and gives instruction on using them. Over 230 illustrations, mostly color photographs.

by Ray T. Giles & Daniel L. Shuey. Hardbound, 312 pages, 9" x 11-1/2". One hundred years of cartridge boxes from Winchester and its predecessor companies, Volcanic Repeating Arms and New Haven Arms. Coverage includes all the calibers cataloged for every rifle model from 1856 to 1956. With over 1400  full color pictures, this book also includes a pricing guide as well as a rarity guide. Wether you want to date your collectabe box or determine which box would be appropriate as a contemporary display pice with your Winchester rifle, this is the book you need. Text includes a glossary of abbrevations used, bibliography, and index for easy reference. 

by David Hayden-Wright. Hardbound, 9" x 12", 329 pages. This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. Covers the earliest history of Sheffield, England, a directory of 19th century cutlers names, and many groups and types of knives, from the most humble penknife to magnificent exhibition pieces. Includes the history of the American Bowie as well as pocket knives, farriers, smoker's and quill knives and curiosities. Over 300 full-color photographs as well as hand drawn illustrations.

by W.H.B. Smith. Hardbound, 279 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". The first American text to deal with high power, high precision air and gas weapons. Representative samples of every major world manufacturer were gathered for personal testing to check the manufacturers' varying claims. The author explores the history of air-rifle ammunition and also explains how to identify and appraise firearms for purchase; load, strip and opperate small arms; and dismount and assemble guns for cleaning or repair. Includes photographs, operational drawings, specifications, and test results of every major world manufacturer. An important addition to the library of any firearms collector, dealer, or historian.

by Carl Benn. Softbound, 96 pages, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2". The War of 1812-1815 was a bloody confontation that tore through the American frontier, the British colonies of upper and lower Canada, and parts of the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. This exciting new volume explains what led to America's decision to take up arms against Great Britain and assesses the three terrible years of fighting that followed on land and sea, where battles such as Lake Erie and Lake Champlain launched American naval traditions. Fully illustrated with color and black and white photos, original art, and maps.  

by William M. Darlington. Softbound, 299 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Between 1750 and 1753 Gist, an agent of the Ohio Company of Virginia, explored the greater portion of the region now included within the states of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, and parts of western Maryland and southwest Pennsylvania. These remarkable journals contain descriptions of lands, friendly and hostile Indians, Indian customs, French settlements and forts, English settlements, and interesting events that occured on the trail. Additionally, this book contains biographical sketches of Gist and many interpreters and traders such as Andrew Montour and the Montour family, George Crogan, Thomas Cresap, the Indian Guyasuta, General James Grant, Conrad Weiser and others. Of special interest is Robert Orme's letter to Gov. Dinwiddie, describing the horror of Braddock's defeat. An indispensable resource for colonial histoey scholars and for living historians interested in pre-Revolutionary America. 

by A. G. Bradley. Softbound, 391 pages 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Begining with the treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, and the conditions and characters of the British American colonies in Canada in 1750, the author lays the background for the French designs against British expansion. He then proceeds to describe the various clashes between the to European powers in America, including the fight at Great Meadows, Braddock's Expedition, and Johnson's futile campaign on Lake George, that led to the formal declaration of war between France and England in May, 1756. The fighting continues through the battles at Louisbourg, Fort William Henry, Ticonderoga, Frontenac, and the Plains of Abraham as well as the deaths of Wolfe and Montcalm. The British triumphed in the end the French surrendered Montreal and their possessions in North America to Great Britain. Numerous maps illustrate the text, including one fold-out map.

by Brenton C. Kremmer. Softbound, 108 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". 1756, volunteering for the winter garrison of Fort William Henry, Charles Nurse's patriotic duties drove him to protect the colonial frontiers from England's enemies. Charles spends much of his time fighting alongside Capt. Robert Rogers and the men of the ranger companies.

After two years of warfare, will Charles return home to his family and love?

 He becomes a Partisan and brings the war to the French and their Indians.

by Brenton C. Kemmer. Softbound, 119 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". The third installment in a series of novels of the French & Indian War. The year 1757 proves to be an embarrassment to the British forces along the Lake George/ Lake Champlain corridor. Charles Nurse volunteers for his third tour of duty leaving his wife with child. Taken captive by the Ottawa, Charles is hustled North and West to the tribal villages deep in French territory known today as Michigan. Charles is subjected to atrocities at the hands of his enemies and forced to do things a New England man had never thought of.

Will Charles return to Massachusetts and his new family?

Can he survive capture; will he require redemption for his deeds?

by Michael L. Pitzer. Softbound, 172 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". How to portray an Eastern woodland warrior, a valuable resource with tips you won't find elsewhere. The guidance provided in this book will save you time, money and emberrassment by showing you how to do it right the first time. Includes such topics as: creating your persona, making clothing and gear, paint & scalplocks and much, much more. If you are considering becoming a living history interpreter of the Eastern Woodlands warrior, this is the book for you.

by Stuart C. Mowbray and Joe Puleo. Hardbound, 408 pages, 11" X 8-1/2". A full color guide to all of your favorite vintage and surplus rifles. An invaluable, lavishly illustrated and important book that any military rifle enthusiast must have on his shelf. Organized by country with translations of confusing foreign markings. Over 2400 color photographs.