Monthly Archives: March 2012

Summary Comments on the Works of Alfred Jacob Miller.

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

In studying the artwork of Miller, I have seen many wonderful references to the material culture of the Rocky Mountain fur trade.  I will use his artwork and notes to develop and justify many of the items I use in … Continue reading →

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“On Your Own Hook”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Miller says there are three classes of trappers – the hired, the free and the trapper “on his own hook”.  Does any one know the difference between the later? A friend responds:  ‘Miller is probably describing engagee trappers (hired), free … Continue reading →

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A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Gabe the Shootist

Human nature can be very irritating.  It seems when we learn a little something about a subject all of a sudden we become experts!  These “experts” not only will tell you what they have learned about a subject (usually without you even asking them), … Continue reading →

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