This highly anticipated book features a bonanza of new information on makers and dealers of swords, bowie knives, tomahawks and guns as well as silversmiths who mounted swords. But the real jewels of this book are its more than 250 stunning photos of rare swords from the top collections in the country and original illustrations from contemporary sources. Extensively researched and beautifully presented, American Swords and Sword Makers, Volume II is an invaluable sourcebook for sword collectors, militaryhistorians, antique dealers and anyone with an interest in militaria, edged weaponry or unique American works of art.