Brief Discourse on 18th Century Games
By M. Richard Tully

Historical notes plus simple, easy to understand rules for 17 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 more! Includes complete play instructions and suggestions for making your own game pieces and boards. Five more games and a color cover have been added to the new edition! 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, 26 pp., bibliography. $6.00

Crossroads of the American Revolution: A Guide to New Jersey's American Revolutionary War Sites -- $5.00

The guide includes 66 inside pages, 10 pages of front matter, 5.5x8.5 inch size, spiral bound book, bound with tons of great information. This is the first commercial release of the book, from its release at a cocktail reception on October 30th, 2008 at the Governor's mansion in Princeton, NJ. From 1775 to 1783, New Jersey took center stage in the struggle for America's independence. Pivotal battles were fought at Trenton, Princeton, Red Bank, Monmouth, and Springfield. The American army encamped for three winters-two at Morristown, one at Middlebrook. Policy was made, major campaigns planned, and speeches written, including General George Washington's farewell orders to the army, at Rockingham. This guide provies an introduction to the remaining witnesses of that War -- the buildings, battlefields, and encampment sites whose stories contribute to our understanding of New Jersey's role in the birth of a new nation.

Death Head Buttons: Their Use & Construction
By Norman H. Fuss

Thread buttons are found profusely in art, extant garments and store advertisements of the 18th century. Norman Fuss, a longtime independent researcher and costumer, brings together a well-illustrated and informative book that provides concise instructions on making a thread wrapped button in a true 18th century fashion as well as providing the reader with documentation and insight as to the use of these buttons on the clothing of men (and yes, women). The step by step directions are easy to follow and with wood button molds and silk twist (the button forms are available here) you are on your way to making your own thread buttons. 5.5x8.5 inch softcover with 23 pages of information and images. $9.00

Distaff Sketchbook
By Robert Kinger

The ladies companion book to Sketchbook ‘76, with many differing styles and social positions represented. Ladies garment sketches and patterns are a bit more complex than the male counterparts, and this is a bit larger volume the Sketchbook ‘76. Appropriate materials and techniques for the construction of each type of garment are listed in detail. $10.00

FLINTLOCK FOWLERS:
The First Guns Made in America American Fowling Pieces from 1700-1820 By Tom Grinslade

A PICTORIAL STUDY of 18th century, American fowling pieces. Over 160 smoothbore long guns are examined. Multiple photos of each gun, including close-ups of featured details. Fifteen pages of color close-ups—over fifty color photos! The most complete compilation of fowlers ever in one book. Essential resource for collectors, builders and flintlock enthusiasts! Amazingly overlooked, yet highly important, flintlock fowlers in Colonial America armed our forefathers with the first truly "made-in-America" guns. Doing double duty as hunting guns and firearms for defense, they put food on the table and defended against Indians and enemy soldiers. The common farmer in largely agricultural eighteenth century America often relied on his American-built fowler, about which very little has been written. Color Hardcover, with 248 pages (8-1/2"x11"). $40.00

Following the Tradition: Celebrating the Artisans of the Contemporary Longrifle Association
By Gordon Barlow

$75.00

Features the work of over 100 artisans who continue to create the longrifles and accoutrements of the American frontier period.

A Modest Collection of Traditional SONGS of the Colonial Period
Collected from a Variety of Sources and Mostly Pertaining to War, Women, Sex and Beer, 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 17th- and 18th-century England, however, as explained in the text, 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. Full color cover, individually shrink-wrapped., 8-1/2 x 11 inches, 100 pp., complete bibliography. $28.00

Of Sorts for Provincials: American Weapons of the French & Indian War
By Jim Mullins

American Weapons of the French & Indian War "Of Sorts for Provincials", color photos of antique arms. $34.00

The Packet, Being a Collection of Patterns, Articles and Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution
By Mark Tully

More than just another "sketchbook," The Packet contains completely documented, illustrated and footnoted articles full of great information for the re-enactor or 18th-century scholar. Articles 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. 48 pp. Complete bibliography. $10.00

The Packet II, Being Another Collection of Patterns, Articles & Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution
By Mark Tully

The second of this series. The Packet II contains NEW articles full of great information for the re-enactor or 18th-century history scholar. Articles include: Aiming/target practice, Camp Tools, Crime & Punishment, Eating Utensils, Health & Hygiene, Knit Caps, Soap, Laying out the Military Camp and more. 48 pp. Complete bibliography. $10.00

The Packet III, Being Yet Another Collection of Patterns, Articles & Essays Pertaining to the American Revolution
By Mark Tully

The Packet III 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: Military Shoes, Bayonet Belts, Mittens, Canvas knapsacks, Fire Buckets, Military Markings, Forage Caps, Markets, Field Defenses, Military Dress, Liquor & more. 48 pp. Complete bibliography. $10.00

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. 48 pp. Complete bibliography. $10.00

Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch

By T.C. Albert
The secrets of making aged leather possibles bags, full color, detail photos of 20 antique bags. Leather worker and artist T.C. Albert demonstrates every detail and secret of recreating an 18th century hunting pouch. Both new and experienced leather workers will enjoy this full color illustrated how-to book. Illustrated with over 200 step-by-step, close-up, full color photographs and illustrations, Mr. Albert explains the process of creating a hunting pouch in simple steps, from start to finish. Large clear full color photos show several views and close-up details of twenty (20) original antique 18th and 19th century hunting pouches, and their related accouterments. Previously unpublished, these bags have never been shown, except in their private collection.. 128 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". $26.00

Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn: The secrets of making, decorating, and aging powder horns

By Scott & Cathy Sibley
Renowned powder horn makers and scrimshaw artisans Scott and Cathy Sibley demonstrate every detail and secret of recreating an 18th century powder horn. New and experienced horn makers will enjoy this how-to book. Heavily illustrated with step-by-step, close-up, full color photographs and illustrations, these simple steps to take you from start to finish. Also included is a photographic collection of original 18th and 19th century powder horns from the collection of Scott Sibley, and several beautiful antique powder horns, previously unpublished, from the famous collection of Jim Dresslar, author of The Engraved Powder Horn. 92 pages, 11" x 8-1/2". An ideal instruction book for the novice, Scott Sibley demonstrates the horn making process in step-by-step close-up full color photographs. Learn how to inexpensively setup an ideal workspace, and how to select the few common tools needed for this enjoyable craft of creating American folk art. $22.00

Rural Pennsylvania Clothing
By Ellen J. Gehret

A SOURCEBOOK OF CLOTHING of the German and English inhabitants of Southeastern Pennsylvania in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Covers men's and women's garments and features a special chapter on decorative needlework found on clothing. Includes sewing instructions and graphed patterns, as well as many detailed photos. 310 pages, 8-1/2" X 11". $40.00

Sketchbook '76
By Robert Klinger & Richard Wilder

Soft bound collection of patterns and sketches of the wearing apparel and other accessories from the Revolutionary War era. Pattern instructions are given for leggings, trousers, shirts, coats, frocks, glasses, and accoutrements from the 1776 period. $10.00

Simon Girty Turncoat Hero: The Most Hated Man on the Early American Frontier
By Phillip W. Hoffman

The subject of this masterful, panoramic biography is one of the most mysterious, misunderstood icons of early American history. Simon Girty was a sharp-witted, rascally, many-tongued frontiersman whose epic adventures span the French and Indian War, Dunmore's War, the American War for Independence, the Indian Wars, and finally, the War of 1812. When he defected from the Patriot cause to serve the British in March 1778, Girty achieved instant infamy - becoming one of young America's most notorious characters. To understand his motivation one must discover, as he did, that the real, underlying cause of the American Revolution was the unquenchable thirst for Indian land of many of our so-called founding fathers - including George Washington - and their unrelenting dissatisfaction with the restrictions imposed upon their land speculation ambitions by the King's Proclamation of 1763. 348 pages plus front matter (hardcover book). $29.00

So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford
By Mark Hendrickson, Jon Inners, & Peter Osborne

On July 22, 1779, one of the most lethal battles of the American Revolution, in terms of the ratio of participants to numbers killed, took place on a hill above Minisink Ford along the Delaware River north of Port Jervis, New York. The Battle at Minisink Ford, New York was a disaster for the American militia units. More than one third of the militiamen perished. This important work reveals primary sources about the battle that have not been seen in more than one hundred and fifty years. So Many Brave Men, the first major work written on the battle in thirty years, will encourage new interest in the battle, and the men who fought there. Many of the veterans of that catastrophe speak to us about that fateful day from the distance of more than 230 years. They also speak of their dedication to the cause of freedom and liberty. 828+ Pages, 7" x 10" Indexed, Bibliography, 15 illustrations, 5 maps (Softcover). $42.00

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A Soldier-Like Way:
The Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768,
the French & Indian War Era
By Ryan R. Gale

A Soldier-Like Way, the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768, 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.
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. A special chapter on Officers shows the unique uniforms and weapons worn and used by the officer corps, as well as the qualty of life they lived.. $32.00

A Spirited War: George Washington & the Ghosts of the Revolution in Central New Jersey
By Donald Johnstone Peck

New Jersey has recently been hailed as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution." This is a fitting designation, given that General George Washington spent the majority of his time in the colony, and engaged the British in several decisive battles within its borders. In fact, a large portion of the War for Independence may be said to have been won in the counties of Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth and Mercer, where shifting loyalties and local resistance on both sides presented a constant challenge to the combatants. Have all physical vestiges of the Revolution vanished from the Garden State?

Tomahawks & Treaties:
Micajah Callaway and the Struggle
for the Ohio River Valley
By Rex Callaway

The settlement of the Ohio River Valley was a bitter contest between Native Americans who had inhabited that region for centuries and settlers from the east eager for new land and opportunity. Micajah Callaway's life story is a perfect backdrop to expand on the series of historic incidents that unfolded around him during these exciting and dangerous times. From the vantage point of an ordinary man caught up in the middle of an extraordinary chain of events, the author, his direct descendant, has described the battles, broken treaties, politics and intrigues that characterized the relationships between the conflicting parties on both sides.

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. 6 x 9 inches, 265 pages, maps and illustrations, glossary. $15.00

Whatever Shall I Wear: A Guide to Assembling a Woman's Basic 18th Century Wardrobe
by Mara Riley and illustrated by Cathy (Kate) Johnson

Lavishly illustrated with both 18th century cuts and large, clear drawings, many gleaned from period paintings and drawings. Detailed closeup drawings of many of the subjects covered; touches on clothing from early century to the Regency/Federal period. Included you will find: Fabric Choices, Basic Stitches, Colors and The Use of Fabric Shift, Petticoat, Pockets, Stays and Jumps, Bed Gown, Short Gown, Jacket Gown, Apron, Handkerchief, Cap, Hat, Shoes, Stockings and Garters, Cloak and Mitts, Makeup and Hair Styles, Jewelry, French, German, Scots and Irish, Recommended Reading, Patterns, Sutlers or Merchants, Fabric Sources On-line Resources 8-1/2" x 11" size, 56 pages, perfect bound. $13.00