Language: English
Published by Rebel Publishing, Texarkana, TX, 1981
ISBN 10: 0960566600 ISBN 13: 9780960566600
Condition: Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; 10.75 inches tall; 201 pages; illustrated. Giftable. A comprehensive guide to the art, history, and lifestyle of buckskinning; the reenactment of 18th- and early 19th-century frontier life in North America combining practical instruction with historical context, covering period clothing, firearms, camping techniques, black powder shooting, and frontier skills. Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and firsthand accounts, it offers enthusiasts both a reference manual and a celebration of the culture of early American hunters, trappers, and explorers. The text emphasizes authenticity and safety while fostering an appreciation for the ingenuity and resilience of historical frontier communities. Subjects: Buckskinning, Frontier Life, Black Powder Firearms, Period Costume, Survival Skills, 18th- and 19th-Century American History, Outdoor Recreation, Historical Reenactment, Skills Guide.