Chattanooga Civil War Round Table
Astragal Press

Publisher of books of pre-Civil War
tools, early trades and technology

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Home News Links October 17, 2006

The following information was sent to the Round Table on October 17, 2006:

Dear Civil War Roundtable,

Our company, the Astragal Press, is an independent publishing company based in Mendham, NJ. We publish unique books devoted to the subjects of metalworking trades (such as copper and blacksmithing), antique tools and early sciences.

Many of our books are historically based - good for students, collectors, historians, curators, academics or just plain lovers of history. Our books have been carried by such institutions as The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Mystic Seaport, The National Ornamental Metal Museum, The United States Post Office Store, Winterthur Museum, among others.

We have many books that address time periods ranging from about 1740 to early 20th century and our titles on metalworking, blacksmithing and antique tools come immediately to mind. Although at first glance somewhat tangential to the Civil War, some of these items or methods may have been used during the 1861-1865 timeframe and may be useful in camp re-enactment or in the study of this historical period.

I was hoping you might consider linking to us and invite you to review our site at your convenience (www.astragalpress.com). If you would like, we would be happy to set up a reciprocal link for your site, of course. Just let us know if there is any description you would like us to use. I look forward to your reply.

Regards,

Kathryn Bednarz, Editor
The Astragal Press
5 Cold Hill Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
Toll Free (866) 543-3045
www.AstragalPress.com