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Interesting
Links to Other Sites Historical and
Informational: Denver Public Library Western History Photo Collection: A searchable online collection of photographs dating back to about the time of the Civil War. American Journeys: This site contains approximately 18,000 pages of letters, journals, diaries and other documents regarding the exploration of North America. Mountain Men and the Fur Trade Mountain Men and Plains Indian Fur Trade Northwest Journal. An outstanding site with information generally focused towards the voyageurs of Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company and the Northwest Company. Over
Land Trail
– More about the mountain men and a plethora of
information about posts forts and the 1800’s Historical
Maps of North America and the U.S. Almost
Complete List of Muzzle Loading and Buckskinning Links South Platte Valley Historical Society - Focused on the South Platte Valley, primarily Fort Lupton, but including Fort St. Vrain, Fort Jackson, and Fort Vasquez. The historic site of Fort Lupton now includes a visitor center, the fort is in the process of being reconstructed, and three major rendezvous are held on the site annually. Turning Points in Wisconsin History - maps, documents and articles about the fur trade in French and English Wisconsin. On Canadian Ground - Great information about moccasins and frontier footwear. Purveyors
of Trade Goods, Supplies
and FooFooRaw Dixie Gunworks - General Supplies Pecatonica River Long Rifles- I built a NW Trade Gun from one of their kits, I was pleased with the quality of the components and the fit of the parts. Crazy
Crow Jas.
Townsend and Sons Leather
Unlimited Panther Primitives General Supplies, but specializing in Canvas Shelters Shipman Guns - Collector quality, custom crafted flint locks Swamp Fox Knives - Hand forged custom knives Fry Knives - Hand forged custom knives Track of the Wolf - Black Powder Guns, Kits, Supplies and Acoutrements Contemporary Long Rifle Association- An extensive inventory of antique and high quality reproduction goods. A fun site to look through even if the goods don't fit your budget. Rocky Mountain Muzzleloading-Purveyor of black powder shooting equipment & accouterments.
Skills
Development, Plans and Designs Tanning
Deer Hides and Small Fur Skins Writing and
Speaking in the 1800's. Gaskell's
Compendium of Forms Rendezvous,
Events and Historical Activities Colorado
State Muzzle Loaders Association
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