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Swords and swordmaking
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Complete Bladesmith
Book Description
Looking for instructions in bladesmithing that'll put you on
the cutting edge of the custom blade market? Then this
definitive guide to forging world-class blades is for you.
Written by a master bladesmith, this book tells you how to
set up your forge, select your materials, fashion grips and
hilts, grind edges and much more!
About the Author
Jim Hrisoulas is a master bladesmith specializing in
medieval broadswords and daggers and Damascus pattern
welding. He has almost 30 years of experience at the forge. |
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Blacksmithing
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Blacksmithing Primer
Book Description
Virtually every task beginning and intermediate blacksmiths
must master is presented in this excellent book. Over 400
detailed drawings help increase comprehension levels. This
is a reference manual that will be found lying open on the
workbench more often than found on the bookshelf and is
highly recommended to anyone swinging a hammer to shape hot
metal. This is an excellent introduction to this glorious
craft and an excellent resource for advancing your
knowledge, skills, and vision for blacksmithing.
About the Author
Randy McDaniel began his experience in blacksmithing with an
81-year-old blacksmith in 1972. That was the spark that
ignited his passion for forging hot metal. He has taught
basic and advanced workshops for more than twenty years. He
was also a lecturer/demonstrator for the 1990
Artist-Blacksmith Association of North America's
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The Art of
Blacksmithing
Book Description
If you want to know how an eighteenth-century iron
hinge was made or how an intricate trivet was formed, or
how a muzzle-loading rifle barrel was welded, The Art of
Blacksmithing has the answers. If you would like to set
up a blacksmith shop, this book describes and
illustrates the equipment and the techniques developed
in more than six thousand years of working iron by hand.
For the lover of history and the person how admires the
ingenuity of common men, this book reflects respect for
the specialized skills of the smith, and creates
nostalgia for the color and excitement of the village
smithy, which so recently disappeared from the Western
world. Indeed, this unique book covers every aspect of a
fascinating and little-known are, the fundamental craft
on which the civilization of the Iron Age was built.
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Armor
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Arms & Armor
Book Description Here is an original and exciting new look at the history of
weapons and armor through the ages. Stunning real-life
photographs reveal the design, construction and workings of
everything from a medieval crossbow to a pair of dueling
pistols, and offer a unique "eyewitness" view of how methods
of warfare have changed. See the very first weapons ever
made, the armor worn by medieval knights, the battledress of
a Japanese samurai, the guns used by the soldiers,
frontiersmen, and outlaws of the Wild West. Learn how Greek
and Roman soldiers dressed for battle, how suits of armor
were made and worn, how crossbows were loaded and fired, and
how Native Americans hunted and fought on the Great Plains.
Discover what weapons were carried by the first police
officers, how sword and pistol duels were fought, when the
first firearms were invented and how they worked, and much,
much more! |
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Knights and Castles
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The
Best Book of Knights and Castles
Book Description
The Best Book of Knights and Castles takes the reader on
an amazing journey to explore medieval castles all over
the world. From the earliest fortifications in Europe,
like motte and bailey castles, to the stone castles of
the Normans, Crusader castles, and German castles on the
Rhine, this book looks at what it was like to be a
knight in medieval times. Learn about chivalry,
heraldry, and jousting, and some of the most famous
castle battles in history.
About the Author
Deborah Murrell has been working in publishing for 15
years, writing and editing books for children and
adults. Deborah has a special interest in ancient
civilizations. |
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Castles
Book Description
Intricate and meticulous illustrations bring
history to life in this wide-ranging castle tour
that covers both the majestic splendour of the
great halls and the hardships of living in a
feudal society - from the building of a castle
to shopping in a medieval marketplace. A
magnificent 8-page gatefold opens up to a
cutaway view of the castle -- both inside and
out -- and lets viewers get an up-close view of
all the rooms and people going about their
everyday tasks. Includes an illustrated glossary
and index.
About the Author
Philip Steele was a student of medieval French
and German literature, and has visited castles
in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Poland.
He has travelled to the Valley of the Kings and
other sites of Ancient Egypt, and has met
mummies face to face in the Cairo Museum. Philip
now lives near Beaumaris and the other great
castles of North Wales. He is a well-known
author of a wide variety of children's
information books and has a particular passion
for writing history. |
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Knights and
Armor Coloring Book
Book Description
Historically accurate
renderings of Vikings, Crusaders, Italian
Condottiere, Spanish foot-soldiers and
luminaries such as Richard the Lion-Hearted and
Henry the VIII document the evolution and
development of personal armor and weapons
through the centuries. Introduction. Captions.
Glossary. 42 plates.
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Gladiators
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World of the Gladiator
Book
Description
The gladiatorial contest was the high point of
the bloody sports witnessed in Rome’s Colosseum
and in other amphitheatres throughout the Roman
empire. This is the first popular book to
explore all aspects of gladiatorial life: its
beginnings under the Republic; the organization
of the spectacle; the day-to-day-life of a
gladiator; a typical show from start to finish;
the equipment, weapons and armour used; the
symbolic role of the gladiator in society; and
the fascination of the gladiatorial spectacle
within a twenty-first-century context. The book
will be lavishly illustrated with color and
black-and-white photographs, including many
re-enactment shots.
About the Author
Susanna Shadrake is a writer, researcher and
consultant to TV and film companies, advising on
all aspects of gladiatorial life. She is
co-founder and secretary of Britannia, a
reenactment society providing shows for English
Heritage, the BBC, Museum of London and the
National Trust. She is the author of "Barbarian
Warriors." |
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Ballistics
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Backyard Ballistics
Book Description
Ordinary folks can
construct 13 awesome ballistic devices
in their garage or basement workshops
using inexpensive household or hardware
store materials and this step-by-step
guide. Clear instructions, diagrams, and
photographs show how to build projects
ranging from the simple—a match-powered
rocket—to the more complex—a
scale-model, table-top catapult—to the
offbeat—a tennis ball cannon. With a
strong emphasis on safety, the book also
gives tips on troubleshooting, explains
the physics behind the projects, and
profiles scientists and extraordinary
experimenters such as Alfred Nobel,
Robert Goddard, and Isaac Newton. This
book will be indispensable for the
legions of backyard toy-rocket launchers
and fireworks fanatics who wish every
day was the fourth of July.
About the Author
William
Gurstelle is a professional
engineer who has designed,
constructed, and collected
ballistics experiments for more than
30 years.
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The Art of the
Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English
Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery
Book Description
Whether playing at defending their
own castle or simply chucking
pumpkins over a fence, wannabe
marauders and tinkerers will become
fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War
Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the
Wild Donkey—ancient artillery
devices known commonly as catapults.
Building these simple yet
sophisticated machines introduces
fundamentals of math and physics
using levers, force, torsion,
tension, and traction. Instructions
and diagrams illustrate how to build
seven authentic working model
catapults, including an early Greek
ballista, a Roman onager, and the
apex of catapult technology, the
English trebuchet. Additional
projects include learning how to
lash and make rope and how to
construct and use a hand sling and a
staff sling. The colorful history of
siege warfare is explored through
the stories of Alexander the Great
and his battle of Tyre; Saladin,
Richard the Lionheart, and the Third
Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John
Crabbe and his ship-mounted
catapults; and Edward I of England
and his battle against the Scots at
Stirling Castle.
About the Author
William Gurstelle is the
author of the bestselling
Backyard Ballistics and
Building Bots. He is a
professional engineer who has been
researching and building model
catapults and ballistic devices for
more than 30 years.
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Raising a Modern-Day
Knight Book Description What does it mean to be a man?
Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his
son? By Raising a Modern-Day Knight. Beginning with a
biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis
shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by
equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a
code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to
invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate
accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover
is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a
chivalrous, godly man. |
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The Lord of the Rings
A Christian can almost be forgiven
for not reading the Bible, but there's no salvation for
a fantasy fan who hasn't read the gospel of the genre,
J.R.R. Tolkien's definitive three-book epic, the Lord of
the Rings (encompassing The Fellowship of the Ring,
The Two Towers, and The Return of the King),
and its charming precursor,
The Hobbit. That many (if not most) fantasy
works are in some way derivative of Tolkien is
understood, but the influence of the Lord of the Rings
is so universal that everybody from George Lucas to Led
Zeppelin has appropriated it for one purpose or another.
Not just revolutionary because it
was groundbreaking, the Lord of the Rings is timeless
because it's the product of a truly top-shelf mind.
Tolkien was a distinguished linguist and Oxford scholar
of dead languages, with strong ideas about the
importance of myth and story and a deep appreciation of
nature. His epic, 10 years in the making, recounts the
Great War of the Ring and the closing of Middle-Earth's
Third Age, a time when magic begins to fade from the
world and men rise to dominance. Tolkien carefully
details this transition with tremendous skill and love,
creating in the Lord of the Rings a universal and
all-embracing tale, a justly celebrated classic. |
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We recently discovered an excellent set of books called the
Kingdom
Series by Chuck Black. There are 6 books in the series:
- Kingdom's Dawn
- Kingdom's Hope
- Kingdom's Edge
- Kingdom's Call
- Kingdom's Quest
- Kingdom's Reign
Our 13 year old son, Joshua, read the first four in a week - that's how
good they are!
The Kingdom Series is a riveting medieval parallel to the Bible's clash
between good and evil. The main characters, Leinad and Cedric, are
determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory!
In Kingdom's Dawn , Leinad and Tess, along with all the king's people,
must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. This book is available now.
Kingdom's Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley.
But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for
good? This books is available now.
After many years, Kingdom's Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life
until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand
army. This book is available now.
Sir Gavin, a young and rising Noble Knight, has devoted his life to
eradicating the followers of the stranger claiming to be the King's son from
Chessington. But when he's saved by none other than the Prince himself, he
accepts a new name and mission in Kingdom's Call.
This book is available now.
Sir Gavin, now Sir Gavinaugh in
Kingdom's Quest, he's a new man who is
taking the Prince's message to everyone in the kingdom of Arrethtrae. This
book is available now.
Kingdom's Reign marches you through the danger of earth's last days as
the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all.
Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel
biblical events from Genesis to Revelation!
Chuck Black has a new series,
The Knights of Arrethtrae. Currently
there are 3 books in the series:
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Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione
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Sir Bentley and Holbrook Court
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Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart
Sir
Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione
A dangerous new order
threatens the mission of the Knights of Arrethtrae.
Only loyalty to the King can bring victory!
As the Knights of the Prince await His triumphant
return, they are steadfast in their mission to take
His story into the kingdom and recruit as many as
are willing. But when a new and dangerous threat is
revealed, their mission is jeopardized.
Sir Kendrick and his young charge, the impetuous Sir
Duncan, are sent on a mission to discover the
identity and origin of a secretive new order known
as the Conquistero Knights. They travel to the city
of Bel Lione where Lord Ra has been enticing young
people in the kingdom to join his festivals, after
which many choose not to return home. Their families
keep quiet for fear of repercussion.
When Sir Duncan disappears while trying to discover
the truth of Lord Ra’s castle, Sir Kendrick attempts
to find and enlist the help of a mysterious warrior.
Time is short for he must save Duncan and call upon
the knights of Chessington to join in the battle
against the evil Lord Ra.
Journey to Arrethtrae, where these knights of noble
heart live and die in loyal service to the King and
the Prince. These knights are mighty, for they serve
a mighty King. They are…the Knights of Arrethtrae!
Sir Bentley and Holbrook Court
Sir Bentley, an
honorable young knight, abandons his calling in
order to seek the truth of the Prince. Choosing to
live as the Prince did, he forsakes his former
lifestyle and wealth to live as a pauper. His
travels take him to Holbrook, where the townsfolk
live in poverty, paying high taxes to support the
lavish lifestyle of Lord Kingsley and his court. But
something even darker is lurking in the shadows of
the beautiful castle.
Bentley soon befriends Eirwyn, a mysterious but
compassionate young woman who often distributes food
among the poor. When Eirwyn is kidnapped by a
ruthless tribe to serve as a sacrifice, Bentley
battles a vicious mountain creature to save her
life. But when he discovers who is really behind
Holbrook’s downfall, he’s faced with an even bigger
challenge–battling the Dark Knight’s most evil
commander and his Shadow Warriors as they attack the
castle.
Will greed destroy the kingdom the way it destroyed
Lord Kingsley? Or can Sir Bentley and Eirwyn work
together to restore order and prosperity to the
kingdom through the compassion and grace of the
Prince?
Journey to Arrethtrae, where these knights of noble
heart live and die in loyal service to the King and
the Prince. These knights are mighty, for they serve
a mighty King. They are…the Knights of Arrethtrae!
Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart
Sir Dalton, a knight in training,
seems to have everything going for him. Young,
well-liked, and a natural leader, he has earned the
respect and admiration of his fellow knights, and
especially the beautiful Lady Brynn.
But something is amiss at the training camp. Their
new trainer is popular but lacks the passion to
inspire them to true service to the King and the
Prince. Besides this, the knights are too busy
enjoying a season of good times to be concerned with
a disturbing report that many of their fellow
Knights have mysteriously vanished.
When Sir Dalton is sent on a mission, he encounters
strange attacks, especially when he is alone. As his
commitment wanes, the attacks grow in intensity
until he is captured by Lord Drox, a massive Shadow
Warrior. Bruised and beaten, Dalton refuses to
submit to evil and initiates a daring escape with
only one of two outcomes–life or death. But what
will become of the hundreds of knights he’ll leave
behind? In a kingdom of peril, Dalton thinks he is
on his own, but two faithful friends have not
abandoned him, and neither has a strange old hermit
who seems to know much about the Prince. But can
Dalton face the evil Shadow Warrior again and
survive?
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