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N. Collier, Publisher

We are going back to basics, re-publishing great old books which have been out of print and hard to find. Visit often to see the rework of the website AND keep track of our latest titles. We are just finishing installing our up-to-date Book-on-Demand printing and binding equipment. Next comes a shopping cart for easy ordering and many more titles.

To order now, email us, write or call. Discounts for volume purchases!

Sixty Years a Brickmaker by John Williamson Crary. Crary was a local hero and I have tried to BUY this book for years. We have the full text and graphics carefully restored! Crary learned about brickmaking in Ohio and plied his trade down the Mississippi to his adopted home in the South. Crary invented the ironclad warship for the South and a famous brickmaking machine. Many topics relevant to manufacturing today! 1890. Paperback, 134 pages. $15+ postage & handling					The Slave Stories-- Florida by writers of the WPA Writers' Project. During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration hired writers to interview former slaves and get their story. This was 1936-1938, but there were still a good many former slaves still living. These are stories found in Florida. Prepare to be surprised! 1938. Paperback, 200+ pages. $15+ postage & handling

Farm Blacksmithing by J. M. Drew. Blacksmithing is largely variation on a theme. That is, learn the basics and you can tackle all kinds of jobs with experience. This little book is a great introduction to blacksmithing tools and techniques. Why? Well, on our farm, we have a blacksmith shop and it really comes in handy, especially when we need a part for an antique tractor or machine. A good blacksmith can mend anything but the break of day or a broken heart. 1901 Paperback, 99 pages. $9+ P&H					Notes on the Floridian Peninsula, its Literary History, Indian Tribes and Antiquities by Daniel G. Brinton. Whew! Long title! Every Floridian should have a copy of this. The rest of you, too! Brinton makes his own observation of the flora and fauna and history and delves into other written histories which you might not even know exist. Ever hear of the Florida volcano? Is Global Warming real or a hoax? Great book. 1859. Paperback, 202 pages. $15 + postage & handling
David Taitt's Journal. In 1772, British surveyor David Taitt was sent on a secret mission to map the lands of the Upper Creek Indians in Alabama. His cover was handling diplomatic issues and trade disputes. Read carefully and you'll be amazed at all the little intrigues that went on. Learn about the Indian culture and villages, too, as Taitt travels from Pensacola to modern-day Montgomery and beyond. 1772 Paperback, 72 pages plus index. $10+ P&H			Book is Not Quite Ready		La Relacion (The Story) by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. The Spanish expedition of Narvaez is on its way to Mexico, but gets waylaid by a hurricane in the islands. Refitted, they go into a bar and hire a pilot. Instead of Mexico, they end up around Tampa, but they aren't really sure. A bunch of them get off the ship with the intention of meeting again later. Well, nobody was sure where to meet, so the guys on land start out on foot to Mexico. They tried building boats, but that worked out about as well as anything I've told you so far. Years later, Alvar finally shows up in Mexico, buck naked, with a group of Indian followers and a really bad sunburn. True story! 1542 Price TBA

Watch for MORE TITLES soon! Florida Residents: We hate paying sales tax when we buy from other Florida merchants, so we extend to you a discount such that you pay the same price as everyone else! We are also reducing our collection of original rare books. List available soon. Please Note that cover appearance may vary.