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Fly Fishing the Inland Oceans
by Jerry DarkesThe first comprehensive look at fly fishing across the Great Lakes.
Colt (Stackpole Classics)
by James L. MitchellSame Colt! The mere mention of his name brings to the minds of practically all who read, one thing only—guns. Their interest in guns may be active or passive, all according to their inclinations and temperament, but they all recognize what the name stands for. If a collector, for Colt pistols and long guns have for many years commanded premium prices in the arms marts, his eyes will sparkle if the mention of the magic word puts him on the trail of a possible acquisition for his collection. And so far as collectors are concerned there are many thousands today where only a few short years ago they were numbered in the hundreds. The number is increasing yearly.Several books have been written, mainly descriptive of the arms themselves, but those concerning Colt&’s life are in the minority. The many models of Colt arms themselves furnish a very good starting point for their identification and investigation. The many thousands of letters and documents reviewed in the preparation of this volume would have furnished little to go on in any isolated instance. After their arrangement and preparation they presented a fascinating story for the first time told here.Colt&’ search for a military title has its humorous sidelights and tells much of the early development of his character. His early dreams of an arms empire is discernible through the placing of his pistols in the hands of Commodore Perry as gifts for the Japanese Emperor. Further indications of this dream become apparent upon reviewing the chapters, Southern Armories and Southern Sales.Too long ignored and overlooked has been the Union record of production in all fields during the years 1861-1865. In 1861, the United States had no army, no navy, no guns, nor munitions and no trained men in reserve. Four years later the mighty armies and navy which had come into being with a preponderance of power and munitions had again reunited this country, North and South, into eternal bonds of brotherhood.
Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big & Small
by Andrea SanchezGuys want their knits to be warm and comfortable--and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet those requirements with style.
Dragonflies: Q&A Guide
by Ann CooperGot a question about dragonflies? This book has answers. Dragonflies: A Q & A Guide is a lively, illustrated guide for anyone looking to learn more about dragonflies and their lives in the wild.
Lincoln's Choice (Stackpole Classics)
by J. O. BuckeridgeHerein, for the first time, is revealed the impact and scope of the basic repeating rifle in the Civil War. Well documented, and supported by exciting on-the-spot reports, the author presents convincing evidence that the Spencer seven-shooter was a major factor—possibly the major factor in winding up the war which cost far more American lives than World War II.Christopher Spencer, the inventor and manufacturer, personally demonstrated the arm to President Lincoln on the White House lawn. Lincoln himself did considerable shooting with it, and he was so impressed by the performance of the seven-shooter that he directed procurement by the Ordnance Department.Lee is shown losing at Gettysburg, largely through the multiple-firepower of some 3,500 seven-shooters in the hands of the reorganized Federal cavalry. Seven Spencer-armed regiments are described as blasting a path for Grant out of the Wilderness, and a handful of seven-shooting regiments win Cold Harbor for him in a five-minute charge. Much of Sheridan&’s glory in the Shenandoah Valley and Appomattox campaigns is herein transferred to Spencer&’s gun and the men who fought with it in the front lines.Sherman, herein the hero of Atlanta and villain of the march to the sea, is taken to task for his inadequate use of the precious gift from the gods of war. The obscure Wilson is brought into the limelight for doing more damage with Sherman&’s seven-shooting cavalry in two weeks than Sherman accomplished in four months.Withal, this is compact, hard-hitting, easy-to-read history of the five main Union campaigns of 1864 and 1865, well-seasoned with the incidents of soldier life which lend a quaint flavor to a fascinating phase of American history.
Mission 85 (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Ivo De JongMinute-by-minute chronicle of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's bombing mission against German airfields in Holland.
NOLS Wilderness Wisdom
by John GookinMore than 1,000 quotes from close to 600 sources in categories ranging from leadership to diversity and inclusion to environmental ethics to expedition planning.
Great Plains Guide to Custer
by Jeff BarnesA guide to forts, military posts, battlefields, and other sites that interpret George Armstrong Custer's decade of operations on the Great Plains.
In the Lion's Mouth (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Derek SmithSpellbinding account of the Confederates' retreat after their crushing defeat at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864.
Fine Art Flower Photography
by Tony SweetA master photographer shares his wisdom on the special challenges and possibilities flowers offer.
Oregon Breweries (Breweries Series)
by Brian YaegerThis comprehensive guide covers all aspects of beer and brewing in Oregon, one of the leading states in the craft brew revolution, and features 190 breweries and brewpubs.
Complete Book of the Wild Turkey
by Roger M. LathamThis work encompasses scientific data about our largest game bird including; food requirements and habitat, habits and enemies, forest management and winter feeding and the application of such knowledge to successful hunting. The choice of the proper rifle or shotgun and ammunition and methods of hunting are dealt with in detail. Complete information is given about commercial callers and the actual calls—turkey talk—the hunter should simulate. There are the specifications for the making of various styles of mechanical callers. Directions are given for field dressing the trophy and its preparation for the table.
Rommel's Desert Warriors (Stackpole Military Photo Series)
by Michael Olive Robert J. EdwardsVisual history of Rommel and his Afrika Korps in the desert of North Africa.
Prairie Ducks (Wildlife Management Institute Classics)
by Lyle K. SowlsThe success of duck hunters throughout much of North America each fall depends to a large degree upon the spring productivity of the breeding waterfowl in the northern prairie states and the central provinces of Canada. In southern Manitoba, in the Waterfowl Research Station, a privately endowed outdoor laboratory owned by the North American Wildlife Foundation and operated by the Wildlife Management Institute. Its principal purpose is to determine facts useful in the management and perpetuation of this international migratory resource.When Dr. Lyle K. Sowls began his studies at Delta in 1946, many wide gaps remained in the knowledge of the relationship of breeding ducks to their home range. There were many scattered observations and a growing mass of data accumulated through the study of banding returned; but the activities of individual ducks during the critical spring months and the activities and the fate of broods each summer remained largely a mystery. Sowls, working toward his doctorate in wildlife management as a graduate student of the University of Wisconsin, studied the waterfowl at Delta for five years in an attempt to plug some of those gaps through intensive study of the waterfowl on one limited are. His studies developed new techniques and brought out new facts that were startling even to waterfowl biologists, facts of prime importance to the duck hunter or to any one interest in the future of America&’s waterfowl flights. As a result of Dr. Sowls&’ research, new light has been shed on such factors as predation, renesting, and homing habits of the important species of game ducks, and already have become the basis for revised hunting regulations and give a new understanding of waterfowl problems.
Block Printing
by Robert Craig Sandy AllisonDetailed, illustrated instructions for selecting tools, paper, and ink; carving both linoleum and wood; and printing by hand in one color or more to achieve professional results .
Marne (Stackpole Classics)
by Georges BlondOne of the decisive battles of the 20th century began on August 29, 1914 with the cry that echoed throughout France: &“The Prussians are coming!&” It ended on September 10th, that same year. Earlier, more than a million German troops—five massive armies—poured into Belgium and France. The French army began the biggest retreat in its history, and Germany seemed about to triumph. But the German right wing, instead of wheeling to the east of Paris, as the famous Schlieffen Plan required, crossed to the west of Paris, exposing its banks. The counterattack was led from Paris, using the city&’s taxi streets in a famous dash to take soldiers to the front. The German plan was thwarted, and the Kaiser&’s army was forced to retreat. It was an astonishing and costly victory: over 300,000 French soldiers died. As stirring as a novel, The Marne is a classic of military history.
Battle of the Bulge (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Hans WijersThis is the story of their bitter combat--in the words of German and American soldiers who were there.
Tigers in Normandy
by Wolfgang SchneiderThis book has it all ... like reading an After the Battle and Panzerwrecks combined ... highly recommended! --Chuck Aleshire, AMPS Chicagoland
War of the White Death (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Bair IrincheevCompelling account of the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union The Soviets expected to crush Finnish forces in mere days, but the Finns broke the Red Army's advance and held out for almost four months Authentic depiction of frontline fighting in the harshest of conditions Based on eyewitness testimony, war diaries, battle reports, and other records
Garden Flowers (Stained Glass Patterns)
by Sandy Allison25 full-size realistic patterns for common North American garden flowers.
Elite Panzer Strike Force
by Franz KurowskiStory of one of the best and most battered armored divisions in the German armed forces.
Selectivity
by Matt SupinskiWow. What a book and what an undertaking. This should be a must-read for the most exacting fly fisherman. I would guess that it will be one of the most important reference volumes ever written. It should be read and re-read many times.--Ed Shenk, author of Ed Shenk's Fly Rod Trouting
Butterflies and Dragonflies (Stained Glass Patterns)
by Sandy AllisonThe latest in Stackpole's popular Stained Glass Patterns series, this book contains 20 full-size, realistic patterns for common North American butterflies and dragonflies.
Operation Barbarossa 1941 (Stackpole Military Photo Series)
by Michael Olive Robert J. EdwardsPhoto chronicle of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
Simply Samplers
by Cheryl FallA sampler is a project made from a "sampling" of different stitches or different motifs. Once the learning tool that helped generations of girls master basic needlework skills, this traditional project is still a great way to learn and practice embroidery skillsâ€&”as well as a creative way to add color to a room or a fabric item.Covers samplers in several different styles: cross-stitch, counted thread, surface, and freestyle embroideryCreative uses for sampler art beyond the basic wall hanging: gift bags, ornaments, scarves, tote bags, and moreIncludes a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for basic embroidery stitches and sewing skills16 projects for decorative sampler designs plus creative variations