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"A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons" by Henry W. Shoemaker is a detailed catalog of historical firearms and edged weapons compiled in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1920s. This book serves as a reference work, categorizing various types of weapons, including rifles, muskets, pistols, and hunting equipment from Pennsylvania, showcasing their significance within the context of American history, particularly during the frontier days and
the Civil War. The catalog meticulously lists numerous firearms and weapons, providing descriptions, details about their origins, and their historical relevance. For instance, it highlights unique pieces like early Kentucky rifles, Civil War muskets, and pistols, many of which have distinctive features and storied pasts. Alongside technical specifications, the book offers anecdotes about their previous owners and their use in hunting and military engagements. In this way, it not only serves to document the artifacts but also seeks to preserve the cultural heritage and craftsmanship of Pennsylvania's gunmaking tradition for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shoemaker, Henry W. (Henry Wharton), 1880-1958 |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964 |
| Title | A Catalogue of Early Pennsylvania and Other Firearms and Edged Weapons at "Restless Oaks", McElhattan, Pa. |
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Produced by Greg Weeks, La Monte H. P. Yarroll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Weapons -- Catalogs |
| Subject | Firearms -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20442 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20442-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 702 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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