Buckskinning & Frontier Skills Books
Fur Trade Era Guides
Learn Buckskin Clothing Making, Frontier Skills & Fur Trade History
Our buckskinning book selection offers a deep dive into the skills, tools, and traditions of the early American frontier. The Book of Buckskinning series and related titles provide expert instruction on making buckskin garments, blacksmithing, primitive hunting, and living off the land. Richly illustrated and written by experienced reenactors and craftsmen, these books are essential for anyone interested in the fur trade era, mountain man lifestyle, or historical reenactment. Whether you're preparing for a rendezvous or simply fascinated by frontier survival, these resources bring the 18th and 19th centuries to life.
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18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments
There are persons interested in virtually all historical eras of most countries who participate in WWI and WWII reenactments, Viking, Roman, Napoleonic Wars (i.e., Waterloo), etc. In this article, we’ll stick to the early American eras as those are the ones whose participants that Crazy Crow Trading Post supplies. These include: American Colonial Civilian Reenactors, French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mountain Man Fur Trade Era, Frontiersmen, Longhunters & Trekkers, Civil War & more.
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Getting Dressed Up for Your First Mountain Man Rendezvous!
Take a look at our Mountain Man Rendezvous Clothing & Accessories article on "dressed for your first Mountain Man Rendezvous". In addition to discussing the topic in general, we feature a number of books and DVDs that, while prepared for Mountain Man historical reenactors in general, offer information that will be particularly helpful to beginners.
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Davis Mountains Brigade Rendezvous Camp Photo Gallery
Introducing Crazy Crow's Rendezvous events photo & media gallery. Images & video organized by Rendezvous to make it easier for you to find great ideas for your Rendezvous clothing, shooting & camp supllies.
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