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Fitting & Proper by Sharon Ann Burnston Item #FP.................... $29.95. 
Battle Weapons of the American Revolution
The most extensive photographic collection of Revolutionary War weapons ever in one
volume. More than 1600 photos of over 500 muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, knives and
other arms used by both sides in America's War for Independence. Featuring detailed views of
Colonial, English and French weapons from private collections, most of which have never been in
print. 400 pages. 8-1/2" X 11".
 By Beth Gilgun
Ms. Gilgun animates the mid to late 1700s with her entertaining and informative
"letters" to a friend on the frontier. As an accomplished seamstress and goodwife, she
covers topics such as daily life, housekeeping, sewing skills and news of the latest goods available
in the East Coast markets. Clothing for men, women and children is thoroughly explained. Clear,
concise instructions from choosing the fabric to cutting and sewing the garments. A great book
for reenactors from 1750 to 1840! 285 pages. 8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
By George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic
A great resource for reenactors, living history participants, collectors, buckskinners and anyone
interested in 18th century lifestyles. Features more than 2300 photographs and
descriptions of artifacts from the mid to late 1700s. The encyclopedic format lets you focus in on
the material culture of both combatants and civilians during the Revolutionary War period. 286
pages. 8-1/2 X 11.
Edited by William H. Scurlock
Step back in time and learn how to relive the American frontier. First published in
1981, this bestseller is the standard against which other frontier living history books
are judged. Ten authors bring their expertise to the subjects of The Philosophy of
Buckskinning, How to Get Started, Rendezvous & Shoots The Lodge, The Guns, The Clothing,
Accoutrements & Equipment, The Skills, Women in Buckskinning and The Crafts. 208 pages.
8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
More in-depth information on how to re-create life on the American frontier.
Techniques, patterns and instructions for everyday work and living in the wilderness.
Chapters include Why Buckskinners Create, Working with Leather, 18th Century Clothing,
Horseback Travel, Design and Construction of Powder Horns, Firemaking, Traveling Afoot & By
Canoe, Making Camp Gear and Gun Tune-Up & Care. 264 pages. 8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
Solid buckskinning information written by the most knowledgeable people in
buckskinning. Subjects include Historic Guns & Today's Makers, Quillworking, Trade
Beads, 18th & l9th Century Cooking, The Hunting Pouch, Beadworking, Techniques
for Making Footwear and Period Shelters. Also includes a special color section showing
beadwork, quillwork, authentic frontier outfits and trade beads. 240 pages. 8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
 Edited by William H. Scurlock
Add to your knowledge and enhance your buckskinning lifestyle and skills with
chapters on Traditional Blacksmithing, Blankets in Early America, From Raw Hides
to Rawhide, Styles of the Southwest, Smoothbores on the Frontier, Trade Silver,
Backwoods Knives, Lighting the Primitive Camp and Historic Sites & Museums. 260 pages.
8-1/2X 11. Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
Continues the buckskinning series of practical frontier living skills with chapters on
Fur Trade Indian Dresses, Old-Time Music & Instruments, Trade Goods for
Rendezvous, Tipi Know-How, Engraving & Carving, Historic Sites & Museums II,
Games, Sports & Other Amusements and Pack Saddles & Panniers. A special color
section features the dress of fur trade Indian women and horseback photos. 260 pages. 8-1/2 X 11.
Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
The sixth book in our buckskinning series continues the tradition of first rate
historical information and hands-on frontier craft skills. Chapters include The
Traditional Hunting Pouch, Horse GearŅEast & West, Making a Wooden Bow,
American Powder Horns, Frontier Trail Foods, Old-Time Shooting Matches, Period Trekking and
Finger Weaving. Color section features horseback trips, powder horns, hunting pouches and
fingerwoven sashes. 226 pages. 8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
Buckskinning VII continues the tradition of first-rate historical information and
hands-on frontier craft skills. Chapters include Clothing of the Rocky Mountain Trapper, 1820-
1840; Indian-influenced Woodsmen of the Cane; Tools & Techniques of Bark Tanning; A
Wardrobe for the Frontier Woman, 1780-1840; A Typical Day's Journey in Winter; Goods of the
Trunk Maker & His Trade; Art & Writing on the Frontier and Great Lakes & Eastern Woodlands
Knife Sheaths. Color section features original art and artifacts plus reproductions. 260 pages.
Soft-cover
Edited by William H. Scurlock
The books are here!
By George C. Neumann
For those who are interested in historic edged weapons, this companion to Collector's
(front page) includes swords, halberds, bayonets, knives, axes and related tools of the trade. Over
700 arms are illustrated and described as Neumann traces the evolution and history of the edged
weapons used by both sides in America's war for independence. 280 pages, 9 X 12.
By Marshal Ralph L. Hooker
From his early years in Oklahoma, to his walks of the Santa Fe Trail and Boone's
Wilderness Road, Hooker's story is told in an honest, down-home way. His experiences
as a modern-day frontiersman should be read by all who, like the old marshal, were
"born out of season." 110 pages. 5-1/2 X 8-1/2. Soft-cover
By James & Linda Byrd and Rodger Poole
Sixty-six pages of large-scale bead drawings with detailed descriptions. Color examples
appear on the inside and outside covers. A good resource for the informed buying,
selling and trading of beads. 8-1/2 X 11. Soft-cover
By Rex Allen Norman
The 1837 Sketchbook is a detailed examination of the artwork of Alfred Jacob Miller, the only
artist known to have sketched and painted a rendezvous and pre-1840 mountain men! Rex Allen
Norman brings together the most usable information about the clothing and accoutrements of the
original mountaineers. Each of the sketches is copied from an original by Miller and that work is
identified. 30 pages. 8-1/2" X 11". Softcover
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