The Gun and Its Development

The Gun and its Development (Ninth Edition)

“First published in Great Britain in 1881 and subsequently revised nine times between that date and 1910, The Gun and Its Development traces the fascinating history of weaponry from the obscure, ancient origins of the slingshot and the bow; the invention of the crossbow, possibly around 1000 A.D.; the introduction of gunpowder into Europe in the fourteenth century; the development of sporting and military guns over the centuries thereafter; and the rise of modern, factory-mass-produced firearms in the early 20th century.

“Individual chapters cover early to modern handguns; gunpower ignition methods from fuses and flintlocks to percussion fulminates; shotguns; hammerless guns; ejector guns; the history of the firearms industry; manufacturing methods and their development in Britain, America, and elsewhere; how to use and handle different types of guns; ballistics; the development of rifling and smokeless powder; and much more.

“Copiously illustrated with photographs and marvelous engravings, The Gun and Its Development is the classic, authoritative reference work on the subject, certain to be of great interest to marksmen, hunters, gun collectors, and anyone interested in military or industry history.”

Artful Applique by Jane Townswick

Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place)

This is one of my most useful books about applique. It is a book that I have read again and again, each time absorbing more of the applique techniques. The photos are very clear and the instructions are thorough. I consider myself to be self-taught when it comes to applique — and this is the most important text that I use.

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