1812: The War that Forged a Nation

Dick Weaver reviewed this book by Walter R. Borneman in the May/June 2011 issue. With the bicentennial of the war fast approaching, this is a good read. It's available from most online booksellers.

Bill Scurlock

Frontier Hearts

I reviewed this novel, set in the Revolutionary War era, in the May/June 2011 issue. Dan Hall crafts a fine story that's a good read. For ordering information, go to www.frontierhearts.com.

Bill Scurlock

Firearms of the Fur Trade

Mike Nesbitt reviewed this new book, published by the Museum of the Fur Trade, in the May/June 2011 issue. James Hanson is the author. Firearms of the Fur Trade is volume one in The Encyclopedia of Trade Goods. It has 583 pages and is hardcover. You can contact the Museum of the Fur Trade at www.furtrade.org.

Bill Scurlock

Straps by the Weaving Welshman

These straps are hand woven by Lynn Blevens, The Weaving Welshman from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The top photo shows a cotton strap on the left and two cotton/wool blend straps on the right. The bottom photo shows a narrower waxed cotton strap designed specifically for powder horns. These were reviewed in the May/June 2011 issue. Contact Lynn Blevens at www.theweavingwelshman.com.

The powder horn shown here (made by Mark Ewing) was reviewed in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue. Contact Mark at gaelforce1965@yahoo.com.

Bill Scurlock

Bumblin' Bear Grease

Bumblin' Bear Grease was reviewed by Mike Nesbitt in the May/June 2011 issue. This all-natural lube is great on patches and has many other uses. You can  order it from www.octobercountry.com.

Bill Scurlock

George Ainslie Folding Ladle

Mike Nesbitt reviewed this nice folding lead ladle in the May/June 2011 issue. It was made by George Ainslie of Prairie Elk Forge, P.O. Box 234, Lavina Montana 59046. You can call George at 406-636-2391.

Bill Scurlock

Janna Gatliff Woven Tapes

I reviewed Janna Gatliff's hand-woven linen and cotton tapes in the May/June 2011 issue. You can contact Janna by phone at 615-230-9853 or via email at janna@colonialmarket.com.

Bill Scurlock