Crafts And Beadwork - Indian Crafts and Clothing

A Quillwork Companion - Jean Heinbuch
Destined to become the definitive source on the art of quillwork. The author describes and illustrates all of the basic and advanced designs used by the American Indian, Easy-to-follow text will simplify the beginner’s learning of correct techniques that will allow you to become an adept at this American art form.       4103-010-086

American Indian Beadwork – Hunt and Burshears
Step-by-step procedures for doing Indian beadwork, from loom beading to rosettes, with descriptions and illustrations of each technique. Photos of beaded items like belts, bags, moccasins, clouts, etc. 14 pages of color designs.
4103-005-021

Fingerweaving: Indian Braiding - Alta R. Turner
A very old method of interlacing threads or yarn, the art of fingerweaving dates back to 300 A.D. This book will take you step by step through this intricute art form, and show why it enjoys wide use today for decorating and accessorizing dance outfits. 48 Pages 19 photos. Soft Cover. 4105-004-007

American Indian Design & Decoration - Appleton
A good, general reference on Indian art in both Americas: Inca, Maya, Mixtec, Aztec, Pueblo, Zuni, Navajo, Apache, Cherokee Creek, Winnebago, Blackfoot, Nez Perce, Cheyenne, Crow, Sioux, and many more. Each section contains typical motifs and discussions of an area, including the lore and tradition behind designs. 277 Pages over 700 illustrations and 4 full color pages. Soft Cover. 4105-021-012

The Indian Tipi - Laubin
Revised in 1977, this 2nd edition contains lots of new material, such as information on the history, construction, and use of the Indian Tipi. There is a huge amount of new information on day to day living, indian cooking and recipes, making buckskin, moccasins, cradleboards, rawhide, plus a new section on child care and general household hints. 350 pages, 71 photos, (22 in color) 65 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4111-002-039

Scarlet Ribbons - Helen Kelley
Out of print for awhile, this new 2nd edition proves to be a classic! An excellent showcase of techniques and design in robbonwork. Features photos of skirts and blankets with full size patterns and even a chapter on shawl making. Originally written with quilting in mind, it has information on contemporary crafts. 136 Photos, (most in color) & 100's of illustrations. 104 Pages. Soft Cover. 4105-039-064

Symbols of Native America - Heike Owusu
Learn the origins and meanings of over 300 individual symbols used by Native American tribes. Study of the symbols is enhanced by seeing them in the context of the materials they were used on, such as pottery, clothing, masks, shields, totems and other settings. A special section also explains the meanings of 80 different animal symbols as they were used among the Native American cultures, 320 pages 150 Black & White illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-001-029

Beads: Their Use By Upper Great Lakes Indians
Unavailable for several years, this wonderful book is the work of well-known authors, David Armour, Mary Elizabeth Good and Benson Lanford. It contains sketches, illustrations, period photos and photos of many examples of loomwork and appliqué pieces from moccasins, leggings, clouts, and other clothing to knife sheaths, charm bags and bandolier bags. This book 84 pages, 204 photos (66 in color) and over 15 illustrations. (Soft Cover)                     4103-040-124

Voices from the Earth
Nicholas Wood
Learn how to use what the earth gives - feathers, beads, cloth and animal skins and draw inspiration from this bounty, fashioning them into medicine wheels, fans, gourd rattles, drums and medicine bags. Many craft techniques and finished articles such are shown in fine color photos. Shamans possess a special knowledge of healing and a vast awareness of the spirit world, and this sumptuously illustrated book will help you empower yourself by doing practical and spiritual acts that deepen your relationship with the forces of the universe. Chanting, smudging with smoke and sage, and crafting all further the mystical journey. From the vision quest to using physic protection techniques, these are the ways to open the mind and spirit. 144 pages, 200+ full color photos and illustratuins, Soft Cover. 4119-050-029

Beading in the Native American Tradition
David Dean
Full color photographs illustrate the rich art of Native American beadwork in this combination practical how-to and coffee-table book. A historical perspective explains how and why beadwork is produced and what techniques are popular today. Clear and concise directions show you precicely how to do good, Native American beadwork, including lane stitch, loom, appliqué, gourd stitch, and Comanche brickwork. Along with information on research, tools, and materials are 33 pages of full color, graphed designs for loomwork and gourd stitch. 150 pages with 75 full color photos (Soft Cover)  4103-030-226

Crafts of the North American Indian - Schneider
Detailed information and explanations for the craftsman. COntains instructions on buckskin tanning, basketry, pottery, and other crafts. Over 50 pages of beadwork techniques. Includes procedures for making Indian tools and crafts such as arrowhead flaking. 325 Pages, 300+ Illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-031-056

Indian Crafts and Skills – Montgomery
A fine “make it yourself” guide to Indian Lore and crafts, Hundreds of illustrations cover tipis, tools and weapons, trapping and tracking, tanning, how to make clothing, food and cooking, transportation, pouches and scabbards, jewelry and ornaments, bead and quill-work, musical instruments, games and other items          4105-027-115

Whispering Wind Craft Annuals
An excellent series focusing on American Indian crafts, first published in Whispering Wind Magazine,
and all reproduced here in original form. Each contains numerous articles by well known authors,
with excellent photographs, step by step instructions on making the items listed and all are fully illustrated.
Soft cover
Annual #2 Blackfeet women's clothing, Frass Dance Harness,
Lazy stitch beadwork and ermine skin drops. 48 pafes 44 photos and 40 illustrations 4105-034-119

Annual #3 Gourd stitch beadwork techniques including espansion, variations, and designs.
Sioux pipebag design. A simple Sioux doll and Hand tied ladies shawls.
48 pages 68 color and black and white photos & 47 illustrations. 4105-042-119

Annual #4 Cheyenne ladies leggings, Oklahoma fancy dance rocket spreaders,
old style bustles, tipi bags, hair drops, and an early Assiniboin headdress.
50 pages with 43 color and black and white photos & 73 illustrations. 4105-043-119

Annual #5 Jingle dress construction and history, southern Plains mens moccasin construction,
flat fan construction and copper bracelets. 46 pages, with
53 color and black and white photos and illustrations. 4105-045-119

Annual #6 Cheyenne sonft cradle covers, hooded blanket coat, the capote,
a painted rawhide knife sheath,
Teton Sioux hair ornament. A pair of Sioux bottom tab leggings,
Southern Cheyenne - Arapaho women's leggings and moccasins, and Spokane sewing kit.
50 Pages with 28 photos & 49 illustrations. 4105-046-119

Annual #7 Heddle loom beadwork, beaded belt pouches, Kiowa backrest,
Snow snake game, Decorated bags quirts and whips, Crow dress -
1870, Cheyenne bow case and quiver, Blackfeet bonnet.
51 pages with 43 color and black and white photos and 65 illustrations. 4105-047-119

Complete Book of Seminole PAtchwork - Rush and Wittman
This illustrated guide to Seminole patchwork offers complete instructions and hundreds of clear, easy to read diagrams for making authentic Seminole bands. These bands make up the brightly colored designs used on skirts, wall hangings, pillows, mats, tote bags, belts, and many other attractive applications. The authors also provide a fascinatinglook at the history and development of this distinctive Native American craft. 122 pages, 174 photos, (19 in color) and 320 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-011-012

Creative Beaded Earrings - Veon Schenzel
These fully illustrated instructional booklets will take you step by step through each project, showing techniques, color scheme, variations, and more.
Soft Cover.
4103-00*-242
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4103-901-242 Set of all 4 Volumes

Volume 1 Using Brick or Cheyenne Stitch          
Volume 2 Using Brick or Cheyenne Stitch
Volume 3  Bead Sculpturing 
Volume 4 Creative Beaded Earrings and More.

Complete guide to Traditional Native American Beadwork – Joel Monture
A history and craft manual of authentic tools, materials, techniques and styles of beadwork with excellent descriptions, sketches and close-ups of lazy stitch, edge beading, whip-stitch, running stitch, gourd stitch, loomwork and rosette making. See how to create belt pouches and awl cases             4103-008-078

Techniques of Beading Earrings - Delang
Easy to follow step by step instructions. Examples and charts illustrate pieces from seed beads to porcupine quills, tin cones, hishi, bugle beads, etc. 66 Pages 64 Illustrations and 38 Photos (4 in color) Soft Cover.
Volume 1     4103-021-086          Volume 2     4103-022-086

The Book of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore -
Julian H. Salomon
An extensive overview on traditional American Indian crafts, including how to make war bonnets and other headdresses, moccasins, beaded wampum belts, ceremonial and everyday clothing etc. Also covered are shields, lances, war clubs, bows & arrows, drums, drumsticks, & rattles, music, dances, and many other aspects of Indian lore. Even making tipis and other dwellings are covered, as well as firemaking, cooking and numerous traditional recipes. 418 pages 57 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-070-140

Manual of Beading Techniques (Four Winds) Book Excellent primer on beadwork with easy to follow descriptions clear illustrations, and photos of the most common beadwork techniques plus a selection of old photos which are an excellent source of designs and accessories worn by Plains and Plateau tribes. 32 pages 23 photos and 25 illustrations (Soft Cover)
4103-002-014

Living Like Indians -
A treasury of North American Indian Crafts,
Games and Activities - Macfarlan
A comprehensive guide with over 1,000 projects for indoor and outdoor activities, crafts and games of the American Indian. You will find information on such things as woodcraft, cooking, shelter, canoeing, trailcraft, tracking, trapping & hunting, ceremonies, clothing and dwellings. 320 pages, & 300 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4117-020-140

Porky Quill Decoration Among The Indians of Nothern America - Orchard
Technique, designs and materials used in quillwork are described in detail in this straight forward account. Many magnificent photos and finely executed drawings give step by step procedures for doing quillwork. 95 pages 30 photos (4 color) and 61 drawings. Soft Cover. 4103-004-086

Indian Clothing of the Great Lakes - Hartman
This book fills a void with explanations, illustrations and patterns for both men's and women's 1740 - 1840 Great Lakes region clothing...from a strap dress and leggings to shirts, chemise, and jackets. Also includes information on men's hairstyles & adornments, head coverings, quills, knife sheaths, moosehair embroidery, trade coat and stroud blanket, trade beads, trade silver, body painting, tattooing and fingerweacing. 132 pages over 100 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-037-086

A Beadwork Companion Book Complete illustrated instructions on constructing and beading 11 different craft projects. Patterns included. Features projects for al levels of beaders, 112 pages, 100 illustrations 11b/w photos, 5 color photos. (Soft Cover) 4103-026-086

Blackfeet Crafts - Ewers
A detailed study of the four major crafts of the Blackfeet: Skin preparation & sewing, painting, quillwork & beadwork. Photos illustrate the descriptions of the manufacturing and use of the items covered. An excellent craft book by a highly respected authority on the American Indian. A must for your library. 68 pages, 1 Map, and 77 illustrations and photos. Soft Cover. 4105-030-056

Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux - Lyford
This comprehensive treatment covers decoration of the tipi and it's furnishings, to clothing and ceremonial items, Preparing skins and sinew; quill dyeing, stitches, and techniques; beading techniques, design elements, and symbolism are explained in relation to items decorated. Fine Sioux designs complete with color codes are included. 116 pages 35 B&W photos, 46 line drawings. Soft Cover. 4103-001-047

Traditional Dress - A Good Medicine Book - Adolf Hungry Wolf
This Great little book centers on the knowledge and methods of the old ways of dressing. Covering a wide variety of clothing articles and accessories, it includes moccasins, capotes, dresses, shirts, leggings, necklaces, breastplates, hair styles, painting and tattooing, sewing methods, and beadwork techniques. 80 pages, 22 photos and 50+ illustrations. Soft Cover. 4105-055-081

Encyclopedia of American Indian Costumes – Josephine Paterek
This lavishly illustrated book represents the variety of clothing created by the many tribes and looks at its uses, whether functional or ceremonial. The book is divided into ten cultural regions, with each chapter giving an overview of the regional clothing and its cultural context. Clear language, with more than 150 photographs and illustrations, this encyclopedia details the vast creativity developed over numerous generations of American Indian Culture. 4105-008-069

Arts and Crafts of the Cherokee – Rodney Leftwich
Lavishly illustrated with photos, plus historical background on each craft and a guide to materials and procedures used to make baskets, beadwork, weapons, pottery, weaving, feather, stone, metal and leather crafts. 4105-040-007

Craft Manual of North American Indian Footwear – White
Many types of moccasins are shown here; from Navajo and Sioux to Northwest Coast and Southeastern Woodlands. Includes detailed pattern layouts and instructions for making many styles. Contains footwear from over 15 different tribes. 4105-003-042

The History of Beads Concise Edition - Dublin
A condensed study of beads and their uses. Shows the evolution of beads from the early bones through chevrons, millefiori, turquoise and mosiaca to today's modern Crow, pony, tile, brass and seed beads. 136 Pages, 103 photos, 8 page bead chart. Soft Cover      4103-029-392

Pow Wow Dancer’s & Craftworker’s Handbook  - Adolf Hungry Wolf
Here are photographs showing powwows and dance outfits over the past 100 years. Features construction of men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from ribbon shirts, moccasins, bustles, and roaches, to skin dress and more.
Also includes drum making tips and basic beadwork techniques. 4105-057-081

Techniques of Northen American Indian Beadwork - Smith
A complete book on beading with photos spanning
1835 to the present, from 29 tribes!
Contains instructions on every facet of beadwork
from selecting beads and materials (and how to use them)
to designs and making or buying a loom, rosettes, edging, etc.
102 Pages Over 200 Illustrations (4 in color). Soft Cover         4103-020-086

Traditional Indian Bead and Leather Crafts – Smith and VanSickle
Contains basics of beadwork and leather crafts of the Indian and early frontiersmen. Contains pipebag, strike-a-lite-bag,
fringed possibles pouch,
awl case, knife sheath etc.
Any project can be done without
reading the whole book.
Including Sewing leather, lazy stitch,
spot stitch and running stitch.    4105-029-086

Beads and Beadwork of the American Indians - Orchard
First published in 1929 this is the classic reference on American Indian Beadwork, beginning with primitive beadmaking techniques, tools, and materials (shell, bone, stone, metal, etc.). Features numerous photos of clothing articles and tools, plus a mutitude of techniques and variations employed by Native Americans., such as looms, heddle, lazy stitch, side-stitch, edging, overlay, & net or gourd-stitch, shown. 168 Pages, 41 Photos (16 in color) 136 Illustrations. Soft Cover. 4103-006-086

Traditional Indian Crafts
Basic Indian Crafts written so beginners can easily make authentic chokers, breastplates, bells, warbonnets, bustles, medicine wheels, etc. helps master techniques such as quill wrapping, shaping feathers, obtaining a finished loom etc.
4105-028-086

Ojibwa Crafts – Lyford
A comprehensive account of the material culture of the Ojibwa (Chippewa) people in a “how-to” format. The many photographs of clothing and utensils, verbal descriptions, and line drawings, illustrate such skills as birch bark work, basket making, ribbonwork, fingerweaving, beadwork and the use of native dyes.         4105-032-056

Beadworking with Today's Materials - Woerpel
Photos and sketches accompany concise instructions for loom beading, lazy stitch, applique, gourd stitch, and more. Information on estimating the amount of beads needed, needle, thread, bead sizes, and other materials. 28 Pages 19 Photos and 12 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4103-023-018

Craft Manual of Northwest Beading - White
Photos & drawing by author amd C.M. Russell. Illustrates many beadwork designs and techniques. Emphasis on the Indians of the Northwest. Includes some basic cuts for clothing. 164 Pages 180+ photos and illustrations. Soft Cover. 4103-003-042

Guide To Indian Quillwork Christy Ann Hensler
An excellent how-to book for the quillworker, this book describes 18 different techniques with concise instructions and clear illustrations from a hands-on perspective. Also includes tips on repair and restoration, as well as caring for quilled items.  29 color photos & 22 illustrations (Soft Cover)    4103-009-076

Dress Clothing of the Plains Indians - Koch
Great detail is given to a wide array of Plains Indian clothing and ornaments, including feathers, bustles, shirts, leggings, dresses, footwear, hair styles and headgear, cloth quillwork, trade beads etc. One chapter is devoted to ceremonial and dance outfits, Old Time Sioux and Straight Dance. 219 pages, 74 illustrations & Photos. 4105-007-039

Geneology

Exploring your Cherokee Ancestry – Thomas Mooney
A basic genealogical research guide, this book will give you all the tools necessary to document your ancestry. Including charts, forms and applications you must have to become a member of The Cherokee Nation. This 61 page research guide is a great help in tracing your Cherokee family tree          4125-001-111

Dawes Roll “Plus” – Bob Blankership
This interesting book in combination of the Dawes and Miller toll, including information on the 1906 Surname changes brought about by marriages, divorce or adoption. All 36,714 Cherokee Nation Citizens are included    4125-008-125

Guion Miller Roll “Plus” – Bob Blankership
This volume includes all the applicants for the Miller roll, accepted and not accepted for the Court of Claims Settlement. Also included are Dawes Roll numbers, Census Card numbers, Degree of Cherokee Blood and the pre-1906 Surname listing   4125-009-125

Cherokee Roots Volume 1 and 2
This 2-volume set is an absolute must for anyone who wished to trace their Cherokee heritage. This set traces their Western band  (Oklahoma) and Eastern Band (North Carolina) through accumulation of 13 census rolls starting in 1817 and becoming the “Dawes” roll in 1914. The Eastern roll is Volume 1, the Western roll is Volume 2.
4125-005-125 Vol.1
4125-006-125 Vol. 2
 4125-007-125 Complete Set

Cherokee Proud 2nd Edition - Tony McClure
Many of the methods and sources in this book can be used for any tribe. It is an excellent guide which gives step by step research methods, as well as listings of important reference materials and how to access them. Sources for tribal roles, census records, birth/death certificates, tribal organizations/newsletters, internet information is listed along with addresses, telephone numbers locations and other contact information you need to do a thorough job on your family tree.
Soft Cover.
4125-002-301

Cooking & Herb Lore

Plants of Power Book
A survey of Native American rituals and rites of passage with the plants of power used in each one. An in-depth review of each plant, from how tall it grows to its use according to legend and love.
(Soft Cover)     4119-035-419

How Indians Use Wild Plants: Food, Medicine, and Crafts - Densmore
Reprinted from the 44th Annual Report of the BAE, this contains a great deal of information on Chippewa uses of nearly 200 wild plants. 115 Pages, 64 photos and illustrations. Soft Cover. 4104-006-012

American Indian Cooking and Herb Lore - Underwood/Sharp
A treasury of legends, food and herbuses, and recipes from the past of many of the Indian tribes of North America. 32 Pages, heavily illustrated, color. Soft Cover. 4104-001-007

Cherokee Plants and Their Uses - Chiltoskey
This 400 year history covers plants used in food. Also contains a history of plants in religion and medicine, social activities, and day to day living. 72 pages, illustrated. Soft Cover. 4104-005-007

Cherokee Cooklore - Ulmer and Beck
Authentic Cherokee recipes from sweet potato bread and hominy soup to ash cake, ramps, succotash and "leather breeches"...with picture story on making bean bread. Also includes wild foods, history, and a page on the use of herbs. 72 pages, illustrated. Soft Cover. 4104-002-007

Food Journal of Lewis and Clark - Mary Gungerson
Not only is this a cookbook, it contains a multitude of information about the food that was taken on the journey as well as that which was procurred along the way. Anecdotes, journal excerpts, and fascinating historical information from related spurces appear along with recipes for such delicacies as Buffalo, Turnip & Berry Ragout, Portable Soup, and Prairie Plum Tart. A wonderful collection of 80+ authentic recipes woven into a fresh and highly entertaining, chronological account of the "Journey of DIscovery", it contains an extensive bibliography as well as internet and mail order sources. 166 page. Soft Bound. 4104-040-014

Indian Herbalogy - Alma R. Hutchins
This pioneering work has served for the past twenty years as the bible for herbalists throughout the world. An excyclopedia to more than two hundred medicinal plants found and used by Native Americans, with descriptions of each plant's appearance and uses...plus directions for use and dosage. Native American traditions are discussed as well as indicidual uses for each plant or herb. 382 pages, over 300 illustrations of individual plants. Soft Cover 4104-008-071

Uses of Plants - By the Indians of the Missouri River Region - Melvin R. Gilmore
Reprinted from the 33rd Annual Report of the BAE (1919), this work describes the uses that Plains and Prairie tribes made of over 160 wild plants they collected and cultivated for food, clothing, medicine, and ornamentation. Includes sweetgrass, sweet flag, Kinni-kinnick, cedar, sage, cat-tail, etc., plus a glossary with Indian names in Dakota, Pawnee, Omaha and Winnebago. 125 pages, 56 photos, and 31 line drawings. Soft cover. 4104-003-038

Native Plants Native Healing: Traditional Muskogee Way - Tis Mal Crow
The first book about traditional Native American healing techniques actually authored by a Native American practitioner (Cherokee and Hitchiti), this colume covers gathering herbs, making medicines and the plants themselves. The author shares information on 22 plants used for over 150 cures, pain relief, food, etc. A very practical guide with full index. 144 pages, 35 illustrations. Soft Cover. 4113-010-081

Medicinal & Other Uses of North American Plants - Erichsen-Brown
Covering the last 500 years, the exceptionally detailed and well researched guide to the ways North American Indians have used plants, trees and shrubs for medicine, food, clothing, shelter and other necessities, with emphasis on eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S. and the Eastern Indian tribes. For ease of use, plants are group according to habitat and early accounts of herbalists explorers, botanists, doctors and scientists are accompanied by useful information about the plant's range, common and scientific names, physical description, line drawings and more. 512 pages with numerous illustrations. Soft Cover 4104-004-012

American Indian Cooking - Carolyn Niethammer
This handy book is an enjoyable and informative fuide to the rich culinary traditions of the American Indians of the Southwest. Featured are 159 authentic fruit, grain, and vegetable recipes - food that have been prepared by generations of Apaches, Zunis, Navajos, Havasupais, Yavepais, Pimas, and Pueblos. These tasty, unique dishes incluse mesquite pudding, Navajo blue bread, hominy, cherry corn bread and yucca hash. Also included are wonderfully detailed illustrations of dozens of edible wild plants and essential information on their history, use and importance. Many can be obtained by mail and list of sources is included. 191 pages and numerous illustrations. Soft Cover. 4104-030-038

Buckskinning
Buckskinning (Muzzleloader Magazine)A Series of Books featuring articles on gear of the Rocky Mountain Trapper, beaver hunting, wing shooting with a flintlock shotgun, history of the horse in the fur trade. They include sketches and patterns and are well illustrated with a wealth of information. This book is a must for buckskinners or craftsmen. (Soft Cover)

4156-002-061 Buckskinning I      4156-008-061 Buckskinning II
4156-011-061 Buckskinning III  4156-012-061 Buckskinning IV
4156-013-061 Buckskinning V      4156-014-061 Buckskinning VI
4156-015-061 Buckskinning VII      4156-016-061 Buckskinning VIII

Makin’ Buckskin Clothes – Roberta Moss
Step-by-step instructions on making your own buckskin shirt, pants, and squaw dress. The author explains all aspects of working with skins from choosing hides, materials and tools to making laces, fringe, and stitches.      4157-013-064

Mountain Man Crafts and Skills
Montgomery
Contains detailed descriptions for traps and trapping, buckskin and furhide tanning, clothing, scrimshaw and powder horns, pouches, bead and quillwork and much more! Also includes information on living habits, food and utensils, and some favorite mountain man yarns. 4156-010-115

Buckskins Blades & Biscuits - Johnston
This well written sketchbook of designs, comments, and how to deatails the making of accourements and clothing of the American Frontier from 1700 to 1850. Covers bags and pouches, powder horns, knife sheaths, rifle covers, tomahawk sockets, and covers rawhide, tools, clothing, shelter and pack frames. Also includes lots of great food and beverage recipes - such as beer bread, johnny cakes, jerky, bannock, smoked meat, Texican beans and many more! 175 Pages 47 illustrations, & 44 color photos. Soft Cover. 4156-018-076

The Frontier Rifleman
Richard B. LaCrosse Jr.
Excellent reference manual on the life and times of the frontier rifleman. Over 100 pages of drawings related to accouterments and cloting, plus information on battles in which the riflemen took part during the mid to late 1700's. 183 pages, 100's of illustrations, photos & period lithographs. Soft Cover
4157-008-064

A Pilgrim's Journey - Mark A. Baker
Throw away your old photocopies! The first ten years of Mark Baker's column in Muzzleloader Magazine are now available in book form. The only work of it's kind. A Pilgrim's Journey contains over 300 pages of treks, scouts, hunts and how tos. Baker shares his knowledge and insights gained from wilderness experiences, extensive research, and from his partners and mentors along the way. Join Mark as he takes his pilgrim's journey back to the 18th century frontier. From flintlocks and moccasins to shooting bags and knapsacks, Baker explores the way of life of the Colonial Woodsman. Learn about the clothing, accoutements, food and skills from an era that helped forge the American Spirit and a new nation. Soft Cover. 306 pages with over 250 quality illustrations and photos, including many new photos in and updated layout. 4156-019-209

Primitive Outdoor Skills - R. L. Jamison
Presents a broad selection of articles depicting field tested skills and survival techniques. Covers stone tools, swamp craft, ancient steam-pit cooking, bulrush weaving, "primitive comfort", the sweat lodge and more! Well illustrated and a must for the outdoor enthusiast. 143 pages, 79 illustrations and pictures. Soft Cover. 4151-024-115

Primitive Wilderness Skills: Applied and Advanced - John and Geri McPherson
This is a compilation of the ten initial books published by these two fine folks and it contains the absolute best of everything you need to know to live in the wilderness, of course with a little self-determination of your own thrown in for good measure. Included are the "Makin' Meat" and "Containers" series along with "Primitive Fire and Cordage", "Primitive Tools", Brain Tan Buckskin", Wilderness Cooking Methods", and chapters on shelters, field dressing and a few more. It is a must have book with 408 pages and tons of photos. Soft Cover. 4151-012-012

Primitive Wilderness Living and Survival Skills - John and Geri McPherson
These folks have been "learnin" us how to do things for a lot of years through their video "Naked Into the Wilderness" series and now they have taken the time to put all their expertise down in print and it makes for some terrific reading and some of the best instructional information you will find anywhere. After reading this book you will have the basic information necessary to live off the land, construct shelters, fashion weapons and everyday implements and clothing, plus lots more. 295 pages, 246 photos, several illustrations. Soft Cover 4151-001-012

1837 Sketch book of the Western Fur Trade - Rex Allen Norman
This detailed analysis of the artwork of Alfred Jacob MIller, the only artist known to have sketched and painted a Rendezvous and pre-1840 Mountain Men, is the very best reference available documenting authentic attire and accessories. Each sketch is from an original by Miller and examines the clothing and accouterments in exact detail, describing features such as material and colors, seams, welts, stitching, decoration and much more. A must for anyone researching and making Rocky Mountain Trapper clothing and accessories, blankets, weapons and other camp gear. A wealth of never before revealed information. 29 pages, 90 sketches. Soft Cover. 4157-021-061