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M D McCullough
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 Posted: Fri 02 Feb, 2007 11:07 am Post subject: Book Help/Opinions for Colonial American weapons |
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What do y'all think of these books as sources for Colonial/Frontier American weaponry:
"The Knife in Homespun America"
by Madison Grant
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"Swords & Blades of the American Revolution"
by George C. Newmann
And do y'all have any other suggested reading (tried the site's book store, mainly saw medieval & renaissance era books)?
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Jonathan Hopkins
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| Posted: Fri 02 Feb, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Neumann's book is excellent. It was my first sword book, and it is still my favorite. Have you read the review(s) of it in the myArmoury bookstore? Here is a link to another review. The book has a nice broad scope, but supplies plenty of smaller details as well. Neumann covers bayonets, swords, knives, axes, and polearms. One of the things I like about Neumann's book is that he suggests that there is more to learn from arms and armor than just the martial aspects--for example one can learn about international trade, etc. based on where the weapons were made and who ultimately used them. I can't recommend it enough. The price on amazon is rather steep, so I'd suggest googling it to find a better deal elsewhere.
Jonathan
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Nathan Robinson
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M D McCullough
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| Posted: Fri 02 Feb, 2007 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Jonathan. I believe I may have leafed through this book before; it sounds familiar from your description.
Thanks Nathan. I saw those in my initial search and am currently fishing for fresh information. The book store is a nice feature.
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Sean Flynt
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D Critchley
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| Posted: Fri 02 Feb, 2007 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Jonathan Hopkins wrote: | Neumann's book is excellent. It was my first sword book, and it is still my favorite. Have you read the review(s) of it in the myArmoury bookstore? Here is a link to another review. The book has a nice broad scope, but supplies plenty of smaller details as well. Neumann covers bayonets, swords, knives, axes, and polearms. One of the things I like about Neumann's book is that he suggests that there is more to learn from arms and armor than just the martial aspects--for example one can learn about international trade, etc. based on where the weapons were made and who ultimately used them. I can't recommend it enough. The price on amazon is rather steep, so I'd suggest googling it to find a better deal elsewhere.
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Harold Petersons book "ARMS AND ARMOR IN COLONIAL AMERICA 1526-1783 " is very good too.
David C
"The purpose of the cavalry on the battlefield is to give tone to an event that otherwise might be considered a common brawl"
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