Slipping away from us in these times of the homogenization of culture are the traditions of older societies, some of them dating from 9000 B.C., who understood and were in tune with the changing vistas of the North American continent. Practical, yet with an eye for beauty, these peoples clothed themselves in a vast array […]
This authoritative guide carefully traces the evolution of apparel in Western Europe — from the early Tudor period (1490) through part of the reign of George III (1790). Relying on period paintings and prints to illustrate various elements of clothing, the authors have meticulously dated every costume and detail. Here are intriguing images and accounts […]
In this book Burnston studies the 18th century costume collection from the Chester County (Pennsylvania) Historical Society. The first book to focus exclusively on an entirely American collection of 18th century clothing. Notably, the clothing examined is that of ordinary citizens, rather than the military or upper class. Over 40 original items are described and […]
The purpose of this book is to correct any preconceived ideas about the American Rifleman; to present to those who wish to re-enact or interpret the rifleman’s role, a compact conglomeration of his clothing, arms, and equipment. Also, it can serve as a guide for any who wish to find out about the smallest detail […]
This book is the first comprehensive account of the ultimate wilderness archetypes – the hunting pioneer families in the deep woods. These hunting pioneers had a totally different perspective on the wilderness than did the farming pioneers who far outnumbered them.
This book has it’s source in people like Molly Sequoyah who is pictured on page 2 of this book. She lived in the Big Cove section of the Qualla Boundary in Western North Carolina, and belongs to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. She represents many of the older Native American women in this […]
Muzzleloader Magazine Book of Buckskinning III contains bead and quillworking, trade beads, brain tanning, trade beads, brain tanning, period shelters, historic guns, 18th and 19th century cooking and techniques for making footwear. 267 pp: over 350 photos and illustrations (22 in color). SC
This book is an in-depth look at Native American music and the instruments used by indigenous peoples both past and present. It includes information and explanations of traditional and contemporary music, as well as instructions and descriptions of how to make most forms of traditional Native American musical instruments. Each instrument is accompanied by a […]
Inspired by an exhibit of artifacts from the fur trade of the 1700s, this fascinating and attractive catalog includes a history of the fur trade and essays on various aspects of the early cross-cultural contacts between Indians and whites. Photos of tools, clothing, and trade items shown in the exhibit are accompanied by beautiful reproductions […]
Following the success of her first book, “A Quillwork Companion”, Jean Heinbuch brings her sound, practical advice to the craft of beading with a series of step by step illustrated projects designed to teach the beginner and challenge the experienced. The book progresses from simple to complex projects, from barrettes to fully beaded belts, adding […]