Replitiques: Books and Music

Welcome to the Replitiques bookstore. All books and CD's can be purchased here from Amazon.com; you'll typically receive a 30% to 40% discount off list price for all books. Diane and I have selected some books we think you'll enjoy, based on the fact that you're also interested in Replitiques' products. Simply click on any book which you might like to purchase, and you'll be taken to the Amazon site. You can complete your order there, and your books will normally be shipped in 2-3 days. Then come back to the Replitiques site for more browsing!

Here are our most recent selections: (If you'd like to see our selection of books on Shaker art and history, please visit our Shaker resources page.

See how restorationists reclaimed Williamsburg in Williamsburg: Before & After: The Rebirth of Virginia's Colonial Capital. It features photographs from Williamsburg as it was years ago, as well as shots during the restoration.

If you're interested in interior design from the Colonial period, Williamsburg: Decorating with Style might be just the book you've been looking for. Filled with photographs of newly refurnished Williamsburg interiors and a host of design ideas, it's a great new resource.
tools book At the Hearth: Early Amerian Recipes. Ever wondered how to make Tipsy Parson Trifle? Buttermilk Biscuits? Marysue Latini tells you how to make those recipes along with Deviled Crab, Colonist's Oyster Pie, and much more, all from her pioneer ancestors.

American Colonial Homes: A Pictorial History. Beautiful views of classic colonial homes, it's sure to be a source of inspiration (or longing!) for people who appreciate this era's homes.

book Everyday Life in Early America by David Hawke. This has wonderful information and insights into the basic facts of life in colonial America.

Other books worth mentioning include:

The Pine Furniture of Early New England by Russell Hawes Kettell. This book, which contains 284 illustrations, has a lot of information about the way in which early settlers lived, the characteristics of the pine which they used for furniture-building, and much more. It's a great resource for people interested in how people lived during Colonial times.

The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter. This is a fictional story on audio cassette ideal for children between the ages of 10 and 13, and it's set not far from Replitiques! You can also purchase the story in paperback if you prefer.

The Hundred Days by Patrick O'Brian. This book's only connection to the colonies is the era in which it's set (the Napoleonic wars), but it's a thrilling read of the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend Stephen Maturin. To fully appreciate it you should read the others in the series first, however.

Johnny Tremaine by Esther Forbes. I first read this book in 5th grade, and it was an exciting introduction to colonial history through the eyes of a young apprentice silversmith. After being injured in an accident, Johnny becomes involved with the Sons of Liberty and the events leading up to the declaration of independence. This is a new edition, just released in October 1998, with a whole new set of illustrations. Recommended by Tracey.

The Essential Book of Shaker by David Larkin. Several of my designs, including the clock, are influenced by Shaker designs. Larkin's book will give you background on this sect's design principles.

Check back with us soon ... we'll be adding more books we think you'll enjoy.

Ron