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American Swords and Sword Makers by Richard H. Bezdek (1994, Trade Paperback)

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This is the first book ever to span the complete history of American swords, sword makers and sword dealers from Colonial times to the present. More than 200 exquisite photos of important cavalry, infantry, artillery and naval swords and the most complete bibliography in print on swords and sword makers make this the definitive volume for collectors and historians. Photos and illustrations

Product Identifiers

PublisherPaladin Press

ISBN-100873647653

ISBN-139780873647656

eBay Product ID (ePID)786014

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish

TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, Sports & Recreation

AuthorRichard H. Bezdek

IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Length11in.

Item Height1.4in.

Item Weight82.3 Oz

Item Width8.6in.

Additional Product Features

Book TitleAmerican Swords and Sword Makers

Lccn94-174630

Number of Volumes2 Vols.

Dewey Decimal623.4/41

Lc Classification NumberU856.U6b48 1994

Table of ContentChapter 1 - Wars Fought in AmericaChapter 2 - A Quick Reference to Sword Makers and Cutlers of the East Coast StatesChapter 3 - A Quick Reference to Revolutionary War (1775-1783) Sword MakersChapter 4 - A Quick Reference to Federal Period (1795-1815) Sword MakersChapter 5 - A Quick Reference to Society Sword MakersChapter 6 - Societies that Carried SwordsChapter 7 - A Quick References to U.S. Polearm and Bowie Knife MakersChapter 8 - Fabricators of the M 1832 Artillery Sword, M 1833 Cavalry Saber, M 1840 Light Artillery Saber, M 1840 Noncommissioned Officer Sword, and M 1840 Magician's SwordChapter 9 - Fabricators of the M 1860, M 1906, and M 1913 Cavalry SwordsChapter 10 - Fabricators of U.S. Experimental Cavalry SwordsChapter 11 - U.S. Armories and Arsenals Fabricating Swords and Edged WeaponsChapter 12 - State Armories and Arsenals Fabricating Swords and Edged WeaponsChapter 13 - Federal Period (1795-1815) U.S. Government Cavalry Saber ContractsChapter 14 - Federal Period (1795-1815) State Cavalry Saber ContractsChapter 15 - Civil War (1861-1865) U.S. Government Cavalry Saber ContractsChapter 16 - Cavalry Swords Purchased or Fabricated by the U.S. Government (1798-1931)Chapter 17 - U.S. Sword MakersChapter 18 - A Quick Reference to Sword Dealers Who Imported Cavalry, Light Artillery, Noncommissioned Officer, Musician, and Foot Artillery Swords during the Civil WarChapter 19 - A Quick References to Philadelphia Sword DealersChapter 20 - European Sword Makers and Dealers Who Exported to Union Dealers during the Civil WarChapter 21- Society Sword and Regalia DealersChapter 22 - U.S. Sword DealersChapter 23 - A Quick Reference to Philadelphia Silversmiths Who Mounted SwordsChapter 24 - U.S. Silversmiths Who Mounted SwordsChapter 25 - Confederate StatesChapter 26 - Characteristics of Confederate SwordsChapter 27 - Edged Weapon Fabrication Centers of the ConfederacyChapter 28 - Confederate Armories and Arsenals Making, Repairing, or Storing Edged WeaponsChapter 29 - Blockade Runners Brining Edged Weapons and Swords into the ConfederacyChapter 30 - A Quick Reference to Cavalry Saber, Lance, Pike and Bowie Knife Makers of the ConfederacyChapter 31 - Confederate Sword MakersChapter 32 - European Sword Makers and Dealers Who Exported Swords to Confederate Dealers During the Civil WarChapter 33 - Confederate Sword DealersChapter 34 - Bibliography and List of Reference Material on Edged Weapons and Edged Weapon Makers and DealersAppendix A Sword MarkingsAppendix B Bidders on the U.S. Naval Edged Weapons Contracts of 1816-1817Appendix C Boarding Pikes Made For the U.S. War Department (Naval Section), 1797-1817Appendix D Armorers to the Pennsylvania Revolutionary War Navy (Made and Repaired Ordnance and Edged Weapons)Appendix E Naval Cutlass MakersAppendix F Arms and Equipment Makers and Dealers Located in the "Maiden Lane" Military District of New York, NYAppendix G Sword Makers and Dealers Displaying Presentation Swords at the 1864 New York Metropolitan FairAppendix H U.S. Cavalry Practice SwordsAppendix I Early U.S. Sword Regulations

Publication Year1994

Dewey Edition20

FormatTrade Paperback

Target AudienceTrade

Volume NumberVol. 1

Number of Pages648 Pages