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| The Blackpowder Plainsman: A Beginner's Guide to Muzzle Loading and Reenactment on the Great Plains | 
 enlarge | Author: Randy Smith
Publisher: Horizon Publishers & Distributors
Category: Book
List Price: $18.98
Buy New: $16.90
You Save: $2.08 (11%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 884425
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 174
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0882904493
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9780882904498
ASIN: 0882904493
Publication Date: November 1, 1992
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new softcover, never been read!; 174 pages
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
This carfully prepared book is an information-filled guide for the beginning muzzleloader and plainsman. It is the most in-depth discussion on these subjects ever written, and it is an invaluable tool for anyone wanting to learn the skills and history of the Plainsmen. The book begins by investigating the rebirthof the black powder experience in America. The author explains that the muzzleloading adventure of today involves much more than just guns. Art, history, science, nature and philosophy all become part of the hobby. The reader is led through many catefories of muzzleloading, including kit building, hunting and reenactments. A thorough review of Plains history from 1820 to 1876 is included. The westward push of all American settlers and their interactions with the Indians is discussed. The major trailsan dthe men and women who traveled them are shown and explained. The author examines the different lifestyles of those men and women of the Plains - the raders, soldiers and hunters. Along with a detailed description of their lives, he presents a review of the firearms they used, accompanied by photographs of authentic clothing for both men and women are shown. Four chapters are dvoted to modern hunting with muzzleloading weapons. Everything from supply lists to food is included for those who enjoy camping and hunting with black power. Whether the hunt is for big game or small, all the details are given to assure an enjoyable experience. This book is a "must have" for active black powder enthusiasts and for all wanting to enjoy the thrill of authentic plains reenactments. With its many photographs, numerous suggestions for hunting, camping, and rendezvous activities; and extensive lists of suppliers of goods and services, it is truly a complete guide for beginning this lifetime hobby.
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| Customer Reviews:
A Primer for the beginner and a fine western history reference October 21, 2006
The Blackpowder Plainsman provides a very fine pocket history of the Great Plains experience from 1820-76. A useful timeline augments the detailed discussions throughout the book. Aimed at living history buffs who explore and reinact the culture of the era, it is also a good primer for the beginning black powder/ muzzle loader shooter. The reader will learn how to safely shoot and maintain period rifles and handguns.
The author provides information about industry sources/suppliers as they existed in the early 1990s. Many of the concerns are still in business in 2006.
The book is well researched and written with clarity. It will hold the interest of the historically minded as well as the modern hunter who uses primitive replicas and modern blackpowder hunting arms.
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