Written by Bill Adams, J. Bruce Voyles, and Terry Moss. This book was intended to be a benchmark for books about antique bowie knives and so it includes wonderful photography of over 250 knives from more than 50 collections. Each color photograph is accompanied by a descriptioin of the knife, it's age, materials, and the owner if possible. With section on American Bowies, Unmarked American Bowies, English & European Bowies, Showpieces, Confederate Bowies, California Knives, and South-of-the-Border Knives, this book is extremely comprehensive and a wonderful addition to any library on knives.