Amateur historian, martial artist and antiques collector. History- 1 object at a time. SAPS, BLACKJACKS AND SLUNGSHOTS: A HISTORY OF FORGOTTEN WEAPONS, THE BOOK tells the story of the most forgotten weapons from history for the first time in history. 2018 Independent Author Network Awards... Finalist Non-Fiction, History. Amazon #1 New Release in 3 categories.Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Al Capone, William Shakespeare, Jules Verne, Hank Williams and Frank Sinatra are just some of the notable people that are encountered in this wide ranging and previously undiscovered tale. The book was exhaustively researched and is, I am told, quite entertaining. Links for it on major retailers are in my banner image. Many people have (believe it or not and I myself have trouble believing it) asked for signed copies so please contact me at the e-mail below about that if desired.My interview about sap history and use on the Martial Thoughts podcast (episode LXIV) is linked below.