This new book boldly displays the firearms, swords, and accouterments of the American provincial soldiers during the French and Indian War, 1754 – 1763. Unlike their British counterparts, the American provincials were issued a wide range of weapons from standard British Long Land muskets and carbines to civilian rifles and fowlers. These were often old, used, and in poor condition, guns that were described by British officers as "of sorts for Provincials."
Author Jim Mullins uses original examples of these unique weapons, as well as excavated pieces, are shown from public and private collections throughout the country. Printed in landscape format, the 11 x 8-1/2" format allows for beautiful wide color photos, on the fine coated paper. Long guns and swords are shown in wide views, up to 22" wide across-the-gutter. Close-up views of the unique maker's marks, proof marks, top views, and detail views show features rarely revealed. Showcased in high resolution, full color, all images were made by photographer and author Ryan R. Gale whose companion book, A Soldier-Like Way has become a favorite of our customers.
Original artifacts are included here from public and private collections throughout the United States, Britain, and Canada, including the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Royal Collection, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ligonier, Fort Pitt, Jummonville Glen, Fortress Louisbourg, and more. Examples are shown of every major pattern of infantry musket used from 1751-1768, as well as a variety of other items such as: swords, pistols, fusils, halberds, cartridge pouches, belly boxes, bayonets & scabbards, musket tools, ball molds, powder horns, uniforms, gaitors, shoes, buttons, buckles, sewing tools, camp equipment, axes, shovels, tent pegs, eating utensils, haversacks, canteens, coins, medical devices, gorgets, medals, sashes, and much more!
In addition to the above, this wonderful book includes the complete series of Grenadier paintings by Swiss painter David Morier, published for the first time in full color. This series of paintings, done in the early 1750s, depicts a Grenadier from every regiment of foot, from the 1st Guards, to the 49th Regiment. These paintings also depict images of daily camp life, campfollowers, and soldiers perfoming the manual of arms. Several other drawings and paintings are included from the Royal Collection, Canadian Archives, and private collections.

New for 2009 192 pages. 11" X 8-1/2". Heavily Illustrated. Softcover. $35.00

New, from Track of the Wolf, Inc., this is the most comprehensive work on the British infantry material culture to date, brimming with exquisite full color photos of original artifacts and paintings. The story of the British infantry, their daily life, weapons, tools, food, and clothing is described in the soldier's own words, utilizing entries from original journals, orderly books, and official papers.
This book includes the complete series of Grenadier paintings by Swiss painter David Morier, published for the first time in full color. This series of paintings, done in the early 1750s, depicts a Grenadier from every regiment of foot, from the 1st Guards, to the 49th Regiment. Also included in these paintings are images of daily camp life, campfollowers, and depictions of the musket drill. This series is vital to any research on the British infantry of the mid 18th century. Several other drawings and paintings are included from the Royal Collection, Canadian Archives, and private collections.
Chapters include such things as: Weapons & Accouterments, Clothing, Personal Care and Hygiene, Camp Life and Diet, Marching and Evolutions, Garrison Life, Winter Campaigning, Life Aboard Ship, Officers and NCOs, Pioneers, Camp Colour Men, and Musicians. A special chapter on Scottish Highlanders shows their unique blend of English and Scottish uniforms and weapons. Original artifacts are included from public and private collections throughout the United States, Britain, and Canada, including the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The Royal Collection, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ligonier, Fort Pitt, Jummonville Glen, Fortress Louisbourg, and more.
The 8-1/2" by 11" horizontal format allows for 22" long spreads of original firearms and swords. Examples are shown of every major pattern of infantry musket used from 1751-1768, as well as a variety of other items such as: swords, pistols, fusils, halberds, cartridge pouches, belly boxes, bayonets & scabbards, musket tools, ball molds, powder horns, uniforms, gaitors, shoes, buttons, buckles, sewing tools, camp equipment, axes, shovels, tent pegs, eating utensils, haversacks, canteens, coins, medical devices, gorgets, medals, sashes, and much more!
Though there is an emphasis on the soldiers fighting in the French & Indian War in America, this book covers the the entire British infantry, at home and abroad, in wartime and peacetime. It is a must have for the French & Indian War and general mid-18th century historian, collector, livina historian, and artist.

144 pages. 11" X 8-1/2". Heavily Illustrated. Softcover. $33.00

Don Troiani's Soldiers of the American Revolution,
by Don Troiani and James L. Kochan
In this latest stellar volume of their's, Don Troiani and Jim Kochan present Don's vibrant color paintings, and rich color photos of seldom-seen period artifacts. Its pages are packed with scenes of grand action and great characters, recreated in the vivid blues and reds that defined the Revolutionary era. Troiani's depictions of these legendary soldiers are based on firsthand accounts and, wherever possible, surviving artifacts. Scores of color photographs of these objects--many of them from private collections and seen here for the very first time--accompany the paintings. Items range from muskets and beautifully ornate swords to more unique pieces such as badges with unit insignia or patriotic slogans and Baron von Steuben's liquor chest.

New in 2007. 182 pages. Hardcover. $40.00

Don Troiani's Soldiers in America, 1754-1865,
by Don Troiani, Earl J. Coates, and James L. Kochan
This high-quality coffee table book includes nearly 200 photos of rare equipment and uniforms is text by two leading artifact experts that analyzes and evaluates the arms and accoutrements of the different periods, using firsthand accounts to describe military fashion in Europe and America. Also featured are 75 full color illustrations by Don Troiani himself, one of the world's leading military artists.

New Lower Price! 256 pages. Hardcover. List price $55.00. $35.00

Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, by George C. Neumann & Frank J. Kravic For nearly 25 years, this book has been THE standard reference book that every Rev War living historian or collector must have. It is an alphabetical showcase of more than 2,300 artifacts made, worn, and used by those who fought in the American War for Independence. Some of the featured items include: clothing and uniforms, games, letters, diaries, belts, buttons, axes, knives, pikes, firearms, cannon, ammunition, beds and bedding, tentage, medical equipment, kegs, canteens, eating ware, personal items of every kind and much more. Back in Stock - only two left 286 pages. 8-1/2" X 11". Heavily Illustrated. Softcover. $33.00

18th Century Weapons of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers from Flixton Hall, by Erik Goldstein Information and details on this unique collection of weapons now housed in Colonial Williamsburg. These muskets, pikes, and swords were used by the 23rd Regiment of Foot in the 18th century. A complete history of Flixton Hall and the Adair family is also presented. 128 large-format pages. Softcover. Bibliography. $20.00

Battle Weapons of the American Revolution, by George C. Neumann
Understanding the battles and events of the American War for Independence means understanding the weapons. This book, originally published in 1998, brings you over 2000 photographs and captions detailing the muskets, rifles, pistols, swords, bayonets, pole arms, and other weapons used during the war by both armies. It is the most extensive photographic collection of this type ever to appear in one volume.

Temporarily Out of Stock 395 pages. 8-1/2" X 11". Softcover. $34.00

Swords & Blades of the American Revolution, by George C. Neumann With hundreds of photographs of original bayonets, swords, pole arms, knives, daggers, axes, and tomahawks, this is another must-have classic. Neumann traces the evolution and history of these weapons, including nomenclature, and ways to identify and differentiate the various types. It is still the best reference book on the subject available. Illustrations are by George C. Woodbridge. Only one left in Stock 288 large-format pages. Softcover. Bibliography. $31.00

Military Buttons of the American Revolution, by Don Troiani
There were hundreds of different buttons worn by the military of the American, British, and French forces in the Revolutionary War. Don Troiani, a noted American military artist, presents photographs and comprehensive information about these buttons. It includes the dates of service for all British regiments that served in the United States during the Revolutionary War. The collection gets rather eclectic and varied when he gets to the buttons of the Congressional Forces, but there is more there than you would think. This book is a must for living historians and collectors!

Back in Stock 200 pages. 8.5"x11". Hardcover. List price $39.95. $38.00

"Identifying the recovered buttons worn during the American Revolution offers valuable insight to verify various locations and the clothing of its many participating units. Don Troiani's new book is a compressive expansion and re-examination of this important research source. I highly recommend it to all students of our war for independence."
George C. Neumann
Renowned Collector and Author."

Thoughts on Men's Shirts in America 1750-1900, by Willaim L. Brown
This is another wonderful resource reenactors, historians, and those interested in social history and material culture. Each specimen in this book is illustrated with photographs and pattern drawings. Mr. Brown, a former living historian himself, has also used contemporary paintings, sketches, and early photographs to give these inanimate shirts life.

128 pages. 8.5"x11". Softcover. $20.00

The Great Warpath: British Military Sites from Albany to Crown Point,
by David R. Starbuck
The daily life of British soldiers during the American Revolution and the French & Indian War is revealed through artifacts from the sites where they lived, worked and fought. This heavily illustrated volume features items recovered from Fort William Henry, Fort Ticonderoga, the Saratoga battlefield, Crown Point, and other locations along the Hudson, Lake George and Lake Champlain.

224 pages. Softcover. Published at $19.95. $19.00

"...[I]f you enjoy the period 1750-1790 in American and Canadian history, this is a book for your collection. More works of this caliber are needed to round out our knowledge of the life and times of the soldiers and their civilian counterparts. Highest recommendations."
Stephen Gilbert, from a review in The Colonial Chronicle, Vol 6 #1

Clash Of Empires: The British, French, And Indian War, 1754-1763,
by R. Scott Stephenson

The conflict that Winston Churchill called the First World War profoundly shaped the history of North America. Scott Stephenson, who has living history origins himself, spent more than a decade locating art, objects, and manuscripts that tell the story of this colorful and dramatic clash of empires. Filled with illustrations and sidebars, this volume accompanies a major traveling exhibit currently in Pittsburgh. Though about the F&I War, Rev-war types will find the object file photos of the Rev-War period Indian Department regimental coat worth the price of the book. Heavily Illustrated. Maps. 128 pages. Softcover. $15.00 Shipped in the United States. $17.00

Massacre at Fort William Henry, by David R. Starbuck
The author of The Great Warpath presents an archeologist's portrayal of 18th century America's most infamous siege and massacre. Starbuck draws upon his archeological findings at the site of the fort and sets fact against fiction to expose what really happened prior to, during, and after this most infamous colonial battle. This book is an engaging and sobering corrective to myths generated by popular depictions of this brutal contflict, particularly James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans.

152 pages. Softcover. $17.00

America's First First World War: The French and Indian War, 1754-1763, by Timothy J. Todish Contrary to the belief of many people, America did not fight her first World War in the trenches of Western Europe in 1917-1918. The first world war in which America was fought on our own native soil, with an impact on our nation's history at least as signifigant as that of the 1917-1918 war. Twenty years before the outbreak of the American Revolution, the colonies were locked in a struggle for their very existence -- a struggle that rarely receives more than a passing word in modern day history books. Back in Stock! 124 pages. Softcover. $15.00

The Annotated and Illustrated Journals of Major Robert Rogers, by Timothy J. Todish Major Robert Rogers of the Rangers is not only one of the most famous men to come out of Colonial America, he is also one of the most fascinating. This book, reprinted from the rare 1769 Dublin edition of hie Journals, allows the major to tell portions of his life in his own words. To supplement his accounts, numerous annotations have been added by Timothy Todish to give a broader picture of the events described. Most are from eyewitnesses, or at least contemporaries of Rogers. Later secondary sources are used sparingly. Occasionally an annotation, or series of annotations, are used to present tyhe background for the action. Gary Zaboly's wonderful original illustrations, along with his well-written captions, add an invaluable dimension to this edition. They also fill in some gaps in his life that are not specifically covered in the text of the Journals. Heavily Illustrated. 341 pages. Softcover. $30.00 Shipped in the United States. $33.00

The Mid-Appalachian Frontier: A Guide to Historic Sites of the French and Indian War, by Robert Swift
This book enables readers to visit more than 100 sites associated with the French and Indian War in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Far more than simply a travel guide, Swift weaves a fascinating story about a frontier region that was being transformed through war.

128 pages. Softcover. 8.5 X 11 $18.00

Tidings from the 18th Century, by Beth Gilgun A collection of "letters" to a friend on the frontier, sharing the latest on fashion as well as patterns and instructions for everyday clothing for men, women and children from the 1750's to nearly 1840. Originally published as a series of articles in Muzzleloader magazine. Tempoarily Out of Stock 285 pages. Softcover. POR Colonial American English: A Glossary, by Richard M. Lederer, Jr. A unique glossary that lists and defines more than 3,000 words and phrases that were used in America during the Colonial Period, from 1608 until 1783. A useful Index lists the words by category -- Agriculture, Clothing, Earthy Terms, Food and Drink, Law and Punishment, etc. Temporarily Out of Stock Hardcover. Published at $24.95. $24.00 Shipped in New York State. $25.00

Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community During the American Revolution, by Holly Mayer
The first modern text devoted to the study of those who followed the army, including wives, sutlers, retainers, craftsmen, and others. This book examines the military society of the era, shows the importance of the various civilian followers to this society, and describes the evolution of the Continental army and the role of followers in it.

Softcover. Published at $18.95. $18.00

Wenches, Wives and Servant Girls: A Selection of Advertisements for Female Runaways in American Newspapers, 1770-1783, by Don N. Hagist In an age when people could be owned by others, newspaper advertisements provided detailed descriptions of those who absconded. These verbal images are often the only surviving information on countless thousands of common, working class people. The 400 advertisements presented here describe females who were advertised in America during the era of the Revolutionary War, presenting a striking picture of the wenches, wives and servant girls who formed a substantial but largely forgotten segment of the population in colonial America. 265 pages. Softcover. Maps. Illustrations. Glossary. $15.00 Shipped in New York State. $17.00

Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms, by V. T. Dacquino
Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington earned a place in American history on a rainy night in the spring of 1777 when she rode 40 miles to muster her father's 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County (NY) Militia to the battle of Ridgefield, CT.

104 pages. Softcover. Illustrated. $15.00

Fitting & Proper, by Sharon Ann Burnston
The first book to focus exclusively on an entirely American collection of 18th century clothing, Fitting and Proper provides a rare opportunity to examine the clothing of ordinary 18th century Americans. Over 40 original garments from the collection of the Chester County [Pennsylvania] Historical Society are described and featured in top-quality photographs. In addition, 38 of the garments are rendered as detailed, inch-by-inch graphed patterns.

Temporarily out of stock 122 large format pages. Softcover. Hard cover originally published at $55.00. POR

A Brief Discourse on 18th-Century Games, by M. Richard Tully
This very popular booklet has been redesigned and updated yet again. It now includes easy to understand rules for 19 popular 18th-century games including; Dominoes, Draughts (checkers), Fox & Geese, Going to Boston, Hazard, Laugh & Lay Down, the Mill, Quinze, Snip, Snap, Snorem, Tic-tac-toe, Whist and many more! Each game features historial notes, complete play instructions and suggestions for making your own game pieces and boards. GREAT FAMILY FUN!

26 pages. 5.5"x8.5" Booklet. $5.00

The Packet: Being a Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays of Particular Pertaining to the American Revolution, by Mark Tully
Over five years in the making, this book was first published in 1999. It contains more than forty pages of projects and ideas geared specifically for Rev-War living history enthusiasts or 18th century scholars. Its 8 1/2 X 11 booklet format is reminiscent of the legendary SketchBook '76, but in many ways is so much better. The Packet contains completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information. Features include: Military Rations, Camp Kettles, Camp Cooking, Tent Pins, Penny Knives, Shot Pouches & Bullet Bags, Anatomy of a Musket, Hand Barrows, Camp Furniture and more. The author is the current publications editor for the Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA).

In Stock! Softcover. Bibliography. $10.00
Shipped in New York State. $12.00

"The Packet is an outstanding resource to bolster what is often a weak area - the part of living history beyond the clothing that adds texture and credibility to each individual."
Don N. Hagist, from a review in The NWTA Spy, Vol III Summer 1999

The Packet II: Being Another Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution, by Mark Tully
Published late in 2000, this ALL NEW publication contains more than forty pages of great information for the 18th century living historians and scholars. Articles include Camp Tools, Crime & Punishment, Aiming/Target Practice, Eating Utensils, Health & Hygiene, Knit Caps, Soap, Laying Out the Military Camp, Sentries, and more. Like the previous volume, The Packet II is completely documented, illustrated and footnoted. It also includes a number of photographs.

In Stock! Softcover. Bibliography. $10.00
Shipped in New York State. $12.00

The Packet III: Being Yet Another Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution, by Mark Tully
The Packet III is the latest offering in the highly popular series. Completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the re-enactor or 18th-century scholar. Articles include: Military Shoes, Bayonet Belts, Mittens, Canvas knapsacks, Fire Buckets, Military Markings, Forage Caps, Markets, Field Defenses, Military Dress, Liquor and more.

In Stock! Softcover. Bibliography. $10.00
Shipped in New York State. $12.00

The Packet IV: Being One More Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution, by Mark Tully
The Packet IV is the latest offering in our highly popular series. Completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the re-enactor or 18th-century scholar. Articles include: Recruiting, Musket Accuracy, Cartridges, Whistles, Camp Diversions and Games, Music, Ready Money, Quill Pens, Waistcoats, Laundry, Handkerchiefs, Sticks and Canes Floor Cloths, Pothooks and more.

In Stock! Softcover. Bibliography. $10.00
Shipped in New York State. $12.00

A Modest Collection of Traditional Songs from the Colonial Period: Collected from a Variety of Sources and Mostly Pertaining to War, Women, Sex and Beer (And a Few of Which are Quite Bawdy), by Mark R. Tully

More than 40 traditional songs are featured, several with additional sets of lyrics to offer a total of over 50 songs. Each includes a brief introduction with the song's origins and historical anecdotes on the culture and the times during which it was popular. Most of the songs are from uncensored. 17th and 18th century English sources. They were brought to America by the early colonists and many were soon adapted as patriotic songs. In most cases, both the original lyrics and the patriotic adaptations are included in the book. Most of the songs were selected with the novice musician in mind and feature simple melodies and chord changes and can be easily played both on the standard penny whistle and guitar. Guitar chords and a series of appendices on period instruments and playing styles are also included.

In Stock! 100 Pages. Laminated Cover. Spiral Bound. $19.00