Copyright 2007
G. Gedney Godwin, Inc.
Books, CDs & DVDs Relating to the 18th Century
"Building 18th Century Naval Artillery": Privateer Media's new book "Building 18th Century Naval Artillery" is the first in a series of workshop books being written by Damian Siekonic. Packed with over 125 technical drawings and color plates, this book provides the reader with detailed information on how to adapt cannon carriage plans to nearly any size or type of 18th century pattern cannon barrel. Whether for use in building carriages for historic sites and museums, for tall ships, for production work or for the historian and hobbiest, this book outlines easy to understand instructions for building naval and garrison carriages, cannon tools, block & tackle, etc.
Price: $24.95
"A Soldier's Journey" by E. L. Kurtz: This CD contains seventeen tracks of colonial songs and music that include titles such as "Over the Hills and Far Away," Greensleeves," "The British Grenadiers," "The Escape of Old John Webb" and many others. Over 54 minutes of music.
Price: $15.00
"The Battle of Cooch's Bridge": September 3, 1777. The first significant engagement of the British campaign to capture Philadelphia, then the capital of the United States. British General Howe, along with Earl Charles Cornwallis and Baron Wilhelm Knyphausen smash into American Brigadier-General William Maxwell's light corps. This battle led to the British victory at Brandywine a few days later, and the final capture of Philadelphia. This is the largest fight in Delaware during the Revolution, and some say, the first time the American Stars-and-Stripes were flown on the battlefield. 45 minutes.
Price: $16.95
"Yorktown; Battle for Victory: This extensive and exclusive DVD celebrates the 225th anniversary
reenactment of America's momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown, VA.
The four-day commemorative event was held October 19-20, 2006 with many of the
events staged on the original battlefield. Our cameras were embedded with the
reenactors on the field and in their camps, carrying the viewer on this journey to final
victory in the American Revolution. 90 minutes. 2007. Produced by LionHeart
FilmWorks.
Price: $24.95
"Von Steuben's Continentals: The First American Army" DVD: This brand new Revolutionary War Docu-drama is a
live-action, full-color film detailing the creation and drill of the
Revolutionary War American soldier from the defeats as a militia rabble in 1776 to success
after Valley Forge in 1779-1781. It details all of the movements in Baron Von Steuben's
"Blue Book" drill manual, as well as detailing the various uniforms, equipment,
weapons, camps, marching, soldier life in camp, food and battles of the Continental
Soldier. This is a high-quality, first-of-its kind documentary, using actors and
re-enactors in authentic uniforms and settings to tell the story of the men of this great
Army. This is the first in a planned 35 DVD "American Soldier Series" detailing
the lives, times and world of the American fighting men (and women) through history.
WINNER "BEST DOCUMENTARY" AT THE 28TH ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION. 45 minutes. 2006. Produced by LionHeart FilmWorks.
Price: $20.00
"The Battle of Green Spring" 225th Anniversary Re-enactment DVD: The
first re-enactment ever of this important Virginia Battle - July 6, 1781. An event to commemorate the anniversary of
this, the largest stand-up fight of the Revolution in Virginia. Intense combat,
original music, and a documentary about the original battle and the recent
effort to save the battlefield lands from development. Our cameras were
"embedded" with the 18th century re-enactors for a
unique documentary experience. 45 minutes. 2006. Produced by LionHeart FilmWorks.
Price: $20.00
"Farmers and Honest Men": Farmers and Honest Men is a welcome look at a little known chapter in American history. Through the eyes of Henry and John Ruiter we witness the lives of the early settlers in New York who forged their homes from the rugged wilderness and whose lives were uprooted by the American Revolution.
Price: $24.95
"Sketch Book": This is a
fascinating series of pen and ink drawings of uniforms, weapons and accoutrements used by
the American soldier, very carefully researched and accurately drawn, and having patterns
from which the articles - from a uniform coat to a pocket knife - can actually be made.
The re-enactor will find himself avoiding many sorry errors in the gathering of his kit if
he uses this excellent book as a reference.
Price: $5.95
"Distaff Sketch Book": By the same author as "Sketch Book `76" comes one for
the ladies. Fascinating drawings of the great lady in her ball gown; the trademan's wife,
the camp follower - all depicted in detail with patterns in miniature. What "Sketch
Book `76" is designed to do for the soldier this book is destined to do for the
women.
Price: $5.95
"American Soldier of the
Revolutionary War": A very well done and
much needed condensation of von Steuben's "Regulations." All of the drill of the
soldier is included, beautifully illustrated, shows the facings and wheelings and
maneuvers of the troops of units up to and including battalion size. There is even an
excellent list of the equipment necessary to the 18th century soldier - for both summer
and winter. It even describes equipment for Militia units! This 62 page book will permit
any American unit to train and equip its members accurately and authentically. Soft bound.
Price: $6.95
"Collectors Encyclopedia of
the American Revolution" by George Neumann: This book ends guess work by supplying pictures of
original artifacts, not vague sketches that need to be interpreted. Included are military
artifacts as well as common items of the day. Want to know if that 20th century wine glass
is of 18th century design? It's in here! From cannons to writing implements, this book
will be in the forefront of your reference library.
Price: $29.95
"Swords and Blades of the
American Revolution" by George Neumann: This book abounds with photographs of original pieces
and gives brief but complete descriptions and points of interest. Each chapter begins with
a basic history and explanation of terminology.
Price: $24.95
"Gunsmith of Greenville County
- Building the American Long Rifle" by Peter A.
Alexander: An amazing resource book for building the long rifle. Spiral
bound for easy reading in the workshop. 394 pages.
Price: $29.95
"Advice to Officers of the
British Army with the Addition of Some Hints to the Drummer and Private Soldier": The classic reprint is back! Written in 1783 the author gives a
hilarious job description to all fractions of the British Army with full blown irony. Take
a look at what your "real" job is in the army, and guess what? It's as true
today as it was then!
Price: $9.95
"The Servant's Directory, Improved" or "House Keeper's Companion"
: Wherein the duties of the Chamber-maid, Nursery-maid, House-maid, Laundry-maid, Scullion or Undercook, are fully and distinctly explained. To which is added, Cookery and Pickling sufficient to qualify a person to act as THOROUGH SERVANT in any family.Price: $6.95
"The Tin Whistle Tune
Book" compiled by William White: Even the
most unmusical people can readily master the tin whistle and begin playing in no time. Mr.
White has selected a variety of 35 songs which were popular in the 18th century. They are
all documented and kept in their original form; without being altered or
"improved", This music can also be used for playing on a fife, flute or violin
without altering key signatures.
Price: $2.95
"The Williamsburg
Cookbook": What "The King's
Bread" is to military field cooking, this book is to the dining room. These are the
actual recipes from the taverns at Colonial Williamsburg. There are 193 of the most
unusual and memorable dishes written in quantities and procedures for today's kitchen.
Admittedly a portion of the recipes are contemporary; for instance appetizers as we know
them today did not appear until Prohibition. This hard back edition also contains
suggested menus for the most formal occasions to those for family fare and holidays.
Price: $19.95
"The Williamsburg Art of
Cookery": This is a faithful
representation of 18th Century Virginia recipes derived from a number of sources and
presented in true 18th Century manor. Each is carefully documented and its earliest known
date given. The assortment of recipes is large and varied with a particularly good
selection of deserts and punches.
Price: $12.95
"The Scottish Dirk," by James Forman. A very informative parallel of Scottish history
and the metamorphosis of the dirk.
Price: $5.95
"Highland Military
Discipline".
Price: $5.95
"Militia Man, F&I period
Manual of Arms".
Price: $9.95
"Washington’s Army
I"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"Washington’s Army
II"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"Wolfe's Army" - Osprey: With so
little information available about the F&I period, it is a pleasure to offer this
book. Not only containing the history of the 7 years war and the people and places, but
artist sketches illustrating the various regiments with their equipment.
Price: $11.95
"The British Army in North
America" - Osprey:
Rather than being another historical book detailing the battles, this book takes a look at
what the British soldier's life was like during the Revolutionary War. The warrants of
1768 are condensed for quick reference and there is a listing of regiments which served.
Color plates are included.
Price: $11.95
"18th Century
Highlander"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"French Army (Rev.
period)"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"French Army (Louis XV)"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"American Woodland Indian 1620
– 1865"- Osprey.
Price: $11.95
"Martial Musician's
Mentor": A full course of instruction for
Fife by George Kusel. 44 pages of tunes. Course is basic through intermediate.
Price: $5.95
"A Treatise of
Artillery-1780": This is a soft-bound
facsimile edition of John Muller's famous original. The first edition, reprinted a few
years ago, is now a collector's item. Contains everything from the original.
Price: $17.95
"Baron von Steuben's
Revolutionary War Drill Manual": This
facsimile reprint of the rare 1794 edition gives the student full details of the
Formation, Training and Handling of Troops as the Baron wrote it during the Revolutionary
War. It was the Army's "Blue Book" until 1812. 162 pages.
Price: $7.95
"Military Uniforms in
America": "The Era of the American
Revolution". This is the famous book in color about uniforms originally produced by
the Company of Military Historians. It is the last word in authenticity and accepted by
historians everywhere as such. Profusely illustrated in color, 140 pages, 8" x
11".
Price: $48.50
"Record of American Uniform
and Historical Buttons" by Alphaeus Albert: This is no doubt the most definitive reference of
original buttons for the American Army. Now in its 23rd printing, this beautiful volume
contains buttons from the Revolutionary War up to the Reagan inaugural blazer button.
Original specimens are clearly photographed and described. For the 1812 enthusiast, you
will finally have complete information and dates for all military branches.
Price: $39.95
"The King's Bread, 2nd Rising
- Cooking at Niagara 1726-1815" by
Dennis and Carol Farmer: This book stands alone for 18th and early 19th Century
military field cooking. Fascinating background information begins each section. Recipes
pertinent to the military based on availability of foodstuffs and nationality are broken
down further to common or officer's fare. Wonderfully researched and very entertaining.
Price: $4.95
"Treatment of Wounds and
Fractures" by John Jones, M.D.
Written by a truly compassionate man in efforts to assuage the suffering of the 18th
century patient. Too many times the treatment was worse than the affliction; this man
offers revolutionary new ideas in medical practice. He covers wounds and the stages of
deterioration, step by step instruction for amputation, head wounds, gun-shot wounds,
broken bones and more.
Price: $24.95
