Armor and Arms / An elementary handbook and guide to the collection in the City Art Museum of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.

This guide surveys the museum's arms and armor collection while providing a concise history of defensive and offensive equipment from ancient metals to early firearms. It outlines development of mail and various plate styles, explains decorative techniques and flexible construction, and examines regional armor types. Separate sections treat edged weapons, polearms, and projectile weapons including bows, crossbows, and firearms, with notes on mechanism and use. Numerous illustrations with accession numbers accompany object descriptions, and a brief bibliography plus curator contact details direct readers to further information.