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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

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

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

Women’s Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia

Rate This Article Women's Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia Credit Above Photo: Ginger Reddick - 2010 Choctaw Powwow. Women's Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia Credit Above Photo: Credit Above Photo: Ginger Reddick - 2010 Choctaw Powwow. Women's Traditional Dance is the very oldest form of [read more]

Women’s Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia2022-05-24T14:35:22+00:00

Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article

Rate This Article Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article Credit Above Photo: Smithsonian Institution from United States, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article Credit Above Photo: Smithsonian Institution from United States, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons What is a Native American Pow [read more]

Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article2022-03-05T12:26:15+00:00

Big Tree: Kiowa Warrior and Chief

Rate This Article Big Tree: Kiowa Warrior and Chief Native American Online Articles Photo Credit: Big Tree, Kiowa Native American, Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photographs Ag2008.0005, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University. Big Tree: Kiowa Warrior and Chief Native American Online Articles Photo Credit: Big Tree, Kiowa Native [read more]

Big Tree: Kiowa Warrior and Chief2022-02-16T15:56:14+00:00

History of Fort Union Trading Post

In 1828 the Assiniboine Indians requested that John Jacob Astor’s American Fur Company establish a trading post in their homeland to protect them from hostile tribes. Kenneth McKenzie thus founded Fort Union in what is now North Dakota. Strategically located near the homelands of 10 Northern Plains tribes, Fort Union, possibly first known as Fort Henry or Fort Floyd, was built in 1828 or 1829.

History of Fort Union Trading Post2023-05-12T15:48:40+00:00
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