Books written by James B. Whisker

  • Arms Makers of Colonial Amer
    Arms Makers of Colonial Amer

    Arms Makers of Colonial America by James B. Whisker is a comprehensively documented historical survey of the broad spectrum of arms makers in America who were active before 1783.

  • Arms Makers of Pennsylvania
    Arms Makers of Pennsylvania

    A survey, with hundreds of illustrations, of the arms making industry in Pennsylvania from its beginnings until about 1900. it focuses on the Pennsylvania long (Kentucky) rifle, and identifies the...

  • The Right to Hunt
    The Right to Hunt

    The classic defence of hunting, brought up to date by its author, the acknowledged dean of hunting philosophy, Jame B Whisker. " You'll never find a better guide to the...

  • Arms Makers of Massachusetts, 1610-1900
    Arms Makers of Massachusetts, 1610-1900

    Ancillary areas such as locksmiths, powder makers and forge masters are also discussed. A complete bibliography and index are also included. Dr. Whisker is the author of Arms Makers of Colonial America and several other specialist studies.

  • The Just War Doctrine in Catholic Thought
    The Just War Doctrine in Catholic Thought

    "The just war theory is a doctrine, which is related to and at times interchangeable with such concepts as military tradition, military ethics, the doctrines of military leaders, conflict theology, ethical policy-making, and military ...

  • A Glossary of U.S. Government Vocabulary
    A Glossary of U.S. Government Vocabulary

    All social sciences/humanities are seeking to develop precise vocabulary such as is employed by the physical sciences and mathematics. This manuscript is a contribution toward defining the precise use of...

  • The Rise and Decline of the American Militia System
    The Rise and Decline of the American Militia System

    The emergence of a true standing army, and the general failure of the militia in the War of 1812, led to decreased reliance upon it. After 1900, Elihu Root demanded...