Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin: The Classic Arms of the Early Years
Rick Hudak, Stuart E Brown III, 2012
A mix of history and mystery, Rick Hudak’s new book is a feast for the eyes. Artfully designed and printed on high-quality paper, “Harpers Ferry Arsenal and Joseph Perkin” is filled with 395 color photographs which […]
Harpers Ferry Armory and the New Technology: The Challenge of Change
Merritt Roe Smith, 1980
Focusing on the day-to-day operations of the U.S. armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, from 1798 to 1861, this book shows what the “new technology” of mechanized production meant in terms of organization, management, and worker morale. […]
Harpers Ferry: The History of the Federal Armory that Became One of America’s Most Famous National Parks
Charles River Editors, 2015
Harpers Ferry, still perhaps best known as Harper’s Ferry, is one of the most unique places in American history. Situated near the confluence of the Shenandoah River and Potomac River, it is one of the few […]
