<em>The Black Powder Plainsman</em> provides a wealth of information on muzzleloadingand the history of the Plainsmen. The author explores the lives and roles ofwomen, Plainsmen relations with the Native Americans, and the current statusof the hobby of muzzleloading, along with many other topics. He also sharesadvice on how to get involved in historical reenactments and how to preserve thevalues of the early Plainsmen. Hunting techniques with muzzleloading rifles arealso explored.