A used book in good condition. Stock photo shown. The purpose of this book is to correct the preconceived ideas about the American Riflemen; to destroy certain stereotypes and myths that the general public has accepted as truth over the last one hundred and fifty years, and present to those who wish to re-enact or interpret the rifleman's role, a compact conglomeration of his clothing, arms and equipment. Also, it can serve as a guide for any who wish to find out about the smallest detail of their equipment based on the few surviving specimens of the period 1760-1790. Soft-cover, 8-1/2 x 11", 184 pages, numerous illustrations.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Introduction
The Riflemen's Arms
Map And Chronological Listing Of Revolutionary War Period Actions In Which Riflemen Were Involved, 1774-1782
The True Role Of Riflemen In The Revolution
Summary Of Actions Of Frontier Riflemen, 1774-1782: Wins, Losses, And Inconclusive Actions
Contemporary Accounts Of The Dress, Marksmanship, And Character Of Frontier Riflemen
