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The Teaching Of Archery History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Dave Craft
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-09-06
Publisher by : Read Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781473340176

This vintage book contains a complete guide to learning and teaching archery, with information on everything from adjusting a bow string to repairing arrows. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in archery. Contents include: "Getting School or Camp Tackle in Order", "Bows", "Bracing a Bow", "Adjusting a Bow String", "Serving a Bow String", "Making the Arrow Knot", "Weighing Bows", "Making a Tiller", "Providing Storage Facilities for the Bows", "Making a Portable Bow Rack", "Arrows", "Making Minor Arrow Repairs", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford....

Additional Notes On Arrow Release History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Edward S. Morse
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-08-25
Publisher by : Read Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781473340138

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to archery. It includes a fascinating historical account of archery throughout the ages and contains information on the differences in archery practice in a variety of cultures. It also provides simple instructions on how to use a bow and arrow. This volume is highly recommended for those with a keen interest in archery. Contents include: "The History of Archery", "Additional Notes on Arrow Release", "Primary Release", "Secondary Release", "Tertiary Release", "Mediterranean Release", "Mongolian Release", "Additional Equipment", "Aiming the Bow", "Arrows", "Striking your Target", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford....

Anecdotes Of Archery From The Earliest Ages To The Year 1791 Including An Account Of The Principle Existing Societies Of Archers Life Of The Renowned Robin Hood And A Glossary Of Terms Used In Archery History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Alfred E. Hargrove
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016-04-15
Publisher by :

ISBN : 1473329183

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to archery, with historical details, information on archery in different cultures throughout the ages, anecdotes of notable events and battles, a glossary of archery terms, and much more. "Anecdotes of Archery" constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the history of archery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Aethiopia, the King of, Sends a Bow to Cambyses," "Agincourt, Battle Of," "Alans, Huns, and Dacii, Remarkable for Archery," "Albyn Archers, Edinburgh," "Alfred the Great an Archer," "Archers of the White Rose, York," "Archery, Revival of," "Archery, the revival," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford....

The Book Of The Crossbow History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016-12-21
Publisher by : Read Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781473346901

This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: "The Catapult and Balista", "The Turkish Composite Bow", "The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension", "The Bow-String", "The Arrow", "The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow", "The Horne Groove", "The Thumb-Ring", "Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford....

Toxophilus The School Of Shooting

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Author by : Roger Ascham
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2008-11
Publisher by : Obscure Press

ISBN : 9781443739078

Toxophilus -The School Of Shooting (History of Archery Series) Roger Ascham This work comprises of two books combined together: The First Book of the School of Shooting and The Second Book of the School of Shooting. They are written in the form of a dialogue between Toxophilus 'A lover of the bow' and Philogus 'A lover of learning'. In the discussion Toxophilus justifies his love of archery as a pastime, puts forward his reasons for retaining the bow as a weapon of war instead of the newly favoured hand gun, and he gives practical instructions on the technique of shooting in the bow. Contents Include - Chronicle of the life, Works, and Times of Roger - Ascham - Apologia - The Royal Arms - Dedication to the King Henry VIII - To All Gentlemen and Yeoman of England - The First Book Of The School Of Shooting- The Second Book Of The School Of Shooting - The Table Of Contents Of The First Book Of The School Of Shooting - The Table Of The Second Book Of The School Of Shooting - Glossary of Old Words - Imprints of the first two editions of Toxophilus - Originally published in 1544. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork....

Toxophilus The School Of Shooting History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Roger Ascham
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2011-03-29
Publisher by : Read Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781446548899

Toxophilus, originally published in 1545, is considered to be the first book on archery written in English. This comprehensive treatise on longbow archery provides a fascinating insight into historical shooting. "how honest a pastime for the mind, how wholesome an exercise for the body" - Roger Ascham The work comprises two books combined together: The First Book of the School of Shooting and The Second Book of the School of Shooting. They are written in the form of a dialogue between Toxophilus 'A lover of the bow' and Philogus 'A lover of learning'. In the discussion, Toxophilus justifies his love of archery as a pastime, puts forward his reasons for retaining the bow as a weapon of war instead of the newly favoured hand gun, and he gives practical instructions on the technique of shooting in the bow. This antiquarian book will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of the use of a bow and arrow, and it would make for the perfect addition to collections of related literature. Many old books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this text in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author. Contents include: Introduction Chronicle of Life, Work, and Times of Roger Ascham Apologia The Royal Arms Dedication to King Henry VIII To All Gentlemen and Yeoman of England The First Book of the School of Shooting The Second School of Shooting Glossary of Old Words Imprints of the first two editions of Toxophilus Notes on the Glossary of Old Words Additional Archery Terminology...

Appendix To The Book Of The Crossbow And Ancient Projectile Engines History Of Archery Series

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Author by : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-09-06
Publisher by : Read Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781473340169

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the crossbow, being a historical account of its development and evolution throughout the centuries. The crossbow was a revolutionary advancement in ballistic weaponry which was arguably the forerunner to hand-held guns. This volume explores its history and discusses how its design and development varied from country to country. Contents include: "The Slurbow", "The Sixteenth-century Sporting Crossbow", "The Cranequin, and How it was Applied to Bend the Steel Bow of a Crossbow", "The Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Century Spanish Sporting Crossbow, with a Steel Bow of Moderate Strength which was Bent by a Cranequin", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford....