Colonial Frontier Guns by T. M. Hamilton
Colonial Frontier Guns features 17th and 18th-century French and English trade guns. Guns, parts of guns, gun decorations, etc., are shown in detail, along with information on where the items were found or excavated, known histories, and many more details. The book includes a chronological outline of the colonial fur trade from 1618 to 1794; copies of a few antique shipping documents; detailed articles; 97 illustrations, photographs, and maps; and much more. Hamilton's research contributed greatly to today's knowledge of guns of the early fur trade era and beyond.
This paperback book is in fair condition with stains and discoloration on the cover. Pages in good condition with an owner’s inscriptions on the title page as well as slight age toning.
Publisher: The Fur Press
Publication Date: 1980