A Soldier-Like Way, the Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768, the French & Indian War era

This book is a most comprehensive work on the British infantry material culture to date, brimming with exquisite full color photos of original artifacts and paintings. The story of the British infantry, their daily life, weapons, tools, food, and clothing is described in the soldier’s own words, utilizing entries from original journals, orderly books, and official papers. Though there is an emphasis on the French & Indian War in America, this book covers the entire British infantry, at home and abroad, in wartime and peacetime.

The 8-1/2” by 11” horizontal format allows for 22” long spreads of original firearms and swords. Examples are shown of every major pattern of infantry musket used from 1751-1768, as well as a variety of other items such as: swords, pistols, fusils, cartridge pouches, belly boxes, bayonets & scabbards, ball molds, powder horns, uniforms, shoes, buttons, buckles, sewing tools, camp equipment, axes, shovels, tent pegs, eating utensils, haversacks, canteens, coins, medical devices, gorgets, medals, sashes, and much more! A special chapter on Scottish Highlanders shows their unique blend of English and Scottish uniforms and weapons. “A Soldier-Like Way” is a must have for the French & Indian War and general mid 18th century historian, re-enactor, collector, and artist.

Softcover, 144 pages, filled with large full color images, $32.50.