My Journey with Deerfoot, chronicles Hayes\' incremental progression, from a young, naive, outdoor enthusiast to a proficient Flintlock shooter.
Like nuggets sifted from the dirt, each chapter contains numerous references to the lessons learned in using related accouterments, shelters, clothing and of course flintlocks..
Along the way, he encounters disappointments and breakthroughs before eventually entering into the arena of experimental archeology and the opportunities afforded by hands-on historical activities.
The ultimate goal - the proficient use of a Flintlock - becomes the driving force that compels the author to push past a number of obstacles.
It is a story of Discovery that leaps forward with the transformation of a plain, humble caplock muzzleloader into a Flintlock rifle.
My Journey with Deerfoot, chronicles Hayes\' incremental progression, from a young, naive, outdoor enthusiast to a proficient Flintlock shooter
