by Harold L. Peterson. With three technical contributions by Detmar H. Finke and Marko Zlatich, and special illus. by H. Charles McBarron, Jr., Clyde A. Risley, and Peter Copeland.
Master of the tools of Revolution (being an introduction to the Continental soldier)--Lock, stock and barrel (being a survey of the shoulder weapons and hand guns of the Continental Army)--Bullet, belt and bos (being a survey of the ammunition and accoutrements of the Continental Army)--Keen of edge and sharp of point (being a survey of the edged weapons--Great guns and mighty mortars (being a survey of the artillery)--To sustain life and provide comfort (being a survey of camp equipage)--Scalpel,saw and spirits (Being a survey of the medical and surgical supplies)--For fort and camp (being a survey of the engineering equipment)--That they shall have musick (being a survey of the musical instruments)--To keep horse and man together (being a survey of the horse equipment)--To clothe the naked soldier (being a survey of the clothing and uniforms of the continental soldier)--Recognition, rank and valor (being a survey of the insignia and colors)--Regimental organization of the Continental Army.
