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Rifles of Colonial America – Volume 1, 2nd Edition in Color

In-depth photographic study of longrifles and gunmaking in Colonial, Revolutionary, and post-Revolutionary periods. 92 rifles reviewed, with 10 or more detailed photographs. A description of each rifle accompanies the photographs, and many important dimensions are given. Text covers the complex subject, the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that adorns these rifles.

Rifles of Colonial America – Volume 1, 2nd Edition in Color2024-03-05T12:48:24+00:00

Take a Tour of BeadCreator Bead Pattern Design Software

BeadCreator powers your creativity. We've put more than a decade of experience into BeadCreator, and our goal is to give you the tools you need to create spectacular beaded jewelry simply and easily. Creating patterns has never been this easy. After less than an hour, you'll be designing beautiful bead patterns like a pro! Create your own designs, use our starter patterns as inspiration or combine features from several of them.

Take a Tour of BeadCreator Bead Pattern Design Software2023-08-15T19:47:57+00:00

History of Writing in Colonial America

Writing in the Colonial America era, was a complex technical process that required an array of materials and techniques, many of which were often difficult or expensive to acquire. Some of the personal writing tools used in colonial America included quill pens, ink, journals, paper, stoneware inkwells, sealing wax (the idea of separate envelopes did not exist) and portable writing desks that could be placed on another table top or in the lap. Formal writing instruction was deliberately limited to certain elite classes of the time of both sexes and men of business and trade.

History of Writing in Colonial America2023-08-15T16:47:07+00:00

18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments

Note the distinction made here of "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.

18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments2023-07-09T22:40:11+00:00

cctp website workarea mtn man resources

Crazy Crow Trading Post offers this list of Muzzleloading Guns and Longrifle Resources and other related links to help you in your search for information about the early American frontier and fur trade era. Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by Crazy Crow, although we do try to be selective - and [read more]

cctp website workarea mtn man resources2023-05-18T14:27:45+00:00

History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items

Rate This Article History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ April 9, 2023 Credit Above 3 Photos: George Catlin and William Tate 1781 and George Catlin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons History of European Gorget as Native American Trade [read more]

History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items2023-07-11T13:13:35+00:00

The Beads That Did Not Buy Manhattan Island

The story of the purchase of Manhattan is one of the most contentious and oft-disputed stories in American history. That modest sale has gone down in history as the biggest swindle ever perpetrated. The deal seems so unfair, some parties have even suggested that the island be returned to the "original" owners. But what may be the most surprising fact about the whole transaction is that in 1626, and for a long time afterward, both parties were very happy with it.

The Beads That Did Not Buy Manhattan Island2024-03-02T16:13:59+00:00

History of Fort Ligonier

Rate This Article History of Fort LigonierFrench & Indian War British Fortification in Ligonier, PACredit Above Photo: , Fort Ligonier, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons History of Fort Ligonier French & Indian War British Fortification in Ligonier, PA Credit Above Photo: Fort Ligonier, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons [read more]

History of Fort Ligonier2023-07-09T17:02:13+00:00

The Venetian Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr

With the possible exception of the Egyptian and Syrian beadmakers of Roman times, no glass bead producers have had as much influence on their contemporaries as those of Venice. Venetian beads have been sent all over the world and have for the last several centuries dominated the trade and tastes in the commodity.

The Venetian Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr2023-05-12T16:02:59+00:00
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