I weakened when Ed said his newest book was under $30 on buy.com or whatever. I like Parker guns alot, but thought another hurray Parker book was not real interesting. BUT, I received the book today and I want to recommend it to lots of you fellows who like all of the early breechloaders. At least half of the book is about other guns, Whitneys, Ethan Allens, Boyd Breechloading Arms Co., Lefever, Baker , Remington, ---------well you get it. Lots of good photos and ads. I know lots of you will enjoy reading what he has published and I wish to commend him. Thank you, too, to all of the Walt Snyders, Bob Elliots, Mike McIntoshes [sp?] ,John Houchins, Parker guys, etc who have written about our wonderful gun heritage. I did not mean to leave anyone out as I am gratefull to you all. Get the book and you will have hours of enjoyment. I just put it in my suitcase , ready for my southwest quail hunting trip .