Here are Cooper's great saga of the American wilderness. Tells the epic story of Natty Bumppo. 2 volume set: 5x8 inches, 2126 pgs.
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Provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses guidance with more general life lessons for blacksmiths, such as not falling prey to habits of intemperance. Topics covered include: setting up shop,
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Recalls standoffs, shootouts, rowdy saloons, brave men who protected innocent townspeople, & villains who put the wild in Wild West. A sure shot for anyone interested in the history & romance of the Old West. Illus; 6x9 inches, 304 pgs.
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Hot iron is a joy to work witha normally hard, unyielding material that suddenly, as if by magic, becomes easy to bend, twist, cut, & shape into all sorts of functional items. Learn how to do it safely & effectively with this book. Illus; 8.5x11 inches,
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The most comprehensive study of Old West art & antiques from the Golden State to date. 714 color photos; 9x12 inches, 256 pgs.
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A definitive reference on the ring bit, considered by some as one of the most humane & effective bits for a horse bridle. 410 color & B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 208 pgs.
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Chapters explore glass & metal rosettes & related hardware, composition rosettes, & rosettes representing various organizations, businesses (advertising), & the military. 824 color photos; 8.5x11 inches, 256 pgs.
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Life stories of a dozen actual pistols, rifles, & shotguns instrumental in shaping Americas historyusing them as entres into the lives of the shooters themselves. Color photo insert; 7x9 inches, 224 pgs.
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John Wayne is the most iconic cowboy actor of all time. His style brought to life a whole troupe of western characters. Learn about the equip, weapons, clothes, & other paraphernalia featured in Wayne's Westerns, including his personal favorite gun, the W
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20 Stories of Survival, Exploration, & Outdoor Craft. Many of the most engaging & revealing portraits of mountain men ever written, from nonfiction classics to fiction from such acclaimed novels as A.B. Guthrie Jr.s The Big Sky. 6x9 inches; 256 pgs.
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Celebrates the stories of the non-conforming, gun-toting pioneers who settled the West. The Western woman left the restrictions & conventions of her way of life behind & carried the struggle of emancipation into areas sacred to the male. She competed in b
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See the arms & accessories of the adventurers who charmed the crowned heads of Europe & brought America's Wild West culture to the world! 225 color plate & 160 B&W illus; 11.5x9 inches, 316 pgs.
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A colorful history of the most dangerous men on the American frontier, the firearms they used, and the way they fought. 150 color illus & 50 B&W illus; 7x10 inches, 176 pgs.
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A colorful illustrated history of the American West that separates fact from fiction & shows exactly how wild the West really was. 150 color illus & 50 B&W illus; 7x10 inches, 176 pgs.
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Explores the many different methods of tipi construction & how to construct, decorate, & transport a tipi. 50 color & B&W photos, 100 line drawings; 6x9 inches, 248 pgs.
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432color photos; 9x12 inches, 160 pgs.
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Explanations of each step in making a western saddle, w/ text & drawings. Illus; 5.5x8.5 inches, 193 pgs.
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Reveals a never-published report & an untold story from the horses' perspective, giving new insights into why the cavalry's fate was sealed before that legendary encounter.
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From the earliest Native Americans right up to our most recent past--each era & key event of our nation's history unfolds in clear prose, documented by significant paintings, sculptures, photographs, & works of architecture. 300 Color & B&W illus; 10.5x12
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If you missed the 1996 limited offering, don't make the same mistake twice! Updated & expanded, Gene is unquestionably the leading authority on Keith's books.
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Renowned powder horn makers & scrimshaw artisans demonstrate every detail & secret of recreating an 18th century powder horn. New & experienced horn makers will enjoy this how-to book. Full-color photos & step-by-step illus; 11x8.5 inches, 91 pgs.
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An inexpensive resource for those interested in buying & selling trade beads or for learning the basics. Good guide to identification of authentic 18th century trade beads. 8.5x11 inches, 66 pgs.
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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." 5.5x8.5 inches, 110 pgs.
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Examines the fashion that shaped the frontier. Short essays & brief clips from letters & magazines demonstrate the sometimes bizarre, often beautiful, ways of dressing. Period B&W illus & photos; 7.5x9 inches, 224 pgs.
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Topics include: clothing of the Rocky Mountain Trapper, 1820-1840, tools & techniques of bark tanning, a wardrobe for the Frontier Woman, 1780-1840, a typical day's journey in winter, & more. 8.5x11 inches, 260 pgs.
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A fascinating, authoritative look at some of the most famous guns of the Wild West, drawn from the collection of the Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming. Photos by Bruce Curtis; 8.5x11.5 inches, 160 pgs.
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Details with each listing include arrow type, grade, origin, size & value. Tips on grading, classifying, finding & buying points. Whether you are a collector, historian, student of ancestry or are simply looking for an easy & affordable hobby. 1000+ color
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Practical frontier living skills. Topics include: fur trade indian dresses, old-time music & instruments, tipi know how, engraving & carving, & more. 8.5x11 inches, 260 pgs.
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True Tales of Outlaws, Lawmen, & Indians on the Texas Frontier. The early Texans were a breed apart. Outlaws & lawmen, ranchers & cowpokes, merchants & preachers, housewives & harlots--all were hard-working, independent, tough people of the frontier. Phot
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