Author: Saxton Temple PopePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bow and arrow
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A Study Of Bows And Arrows (Legacy Edition)
Author: Saxton T. PopePublisher:
ISBN: 9781643891132
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
The Timeless Study of Ancient Archery and Bow and Arrow Lore This deluxe unabridged reprint Legacy Edition of Saxton Pope's historic A Study Of Bows And Arrows is the ultimate analysis of ancient archery equipment. Originally published in 1923, this vintage classic book is an essential text for the study of traditional hunting and shooting sports lore. Drawing from his experience with American Indians and making his own bows and arrows, Pope examines the ancient bow and shooting methods with meticulous detail and extensive testing. In this book, he examines long bows, recurve bows, short bows, and everything in between. With many illustrations and photograph plates, this study examines the effects of each kind of bow and shares these results with readers in an engaging way. Pope's study of bows and arrows throughout history is unparalleled. Drawing on his time with the Yana Indians and having published at least three books on archery, this present book focuses on the specific composition of bows and arrows and how well each works. He also provides specifics on how to make your own bows, including discussions on the best types of wood. Arrow making is also included, with detailed instructions on wood, feathers, bindings, and arrowheads. This vintage book includes timeless knowledge archery topics. It makes a perfect gift for archery enthusiasts and hunters, young and old! This is the classic manual of archery, preserved for almost a century! It also makes a great gift for outsoorspeople, bushcrafters, survivalists, campers, and scouts. Although this book represents thought from a former time, it also reveals much about the rich history of archery, and many of the tips, tricks, and discussions are still relevant for study today! A part of The Library of Traditional Archery: Book 2 This Doublebit Legacy Edition reprint of A Study Of Bows And Arrows is professionally restored and presented from the original source, including inspiration from the book's original cover, with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Readers can enjoy this Legacy Edition for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge. About the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition Reprints Sometimes we need to remember our history to move forward. Sometimes, remembering our heritage is just fun or inspirational. With technology playing a major role in everyday life, sometimes we need to take a step back in time to find those basic building blocks used for gaining mastery - the things that we have luckily not completely lost and has been recorded in books over the last two centuries. These skills aren't forgotten, they've just been shelved. It's time to unshelve them once again and reclaim the lost knowledge of self-sufficiency! As a part of the Doublebit Press Legacy Edition reprints collection, this unabridged volume is reprinted in the exact form as it was presented in the original publication. Both important and minor details have equally both been accounted for by our publishing staff, down to the cover, font, layout, and images. It is the goal of Doublebit Legacy Edition series to preserve American handcraft and outdoors heritage, but also be cherished as collectible pieces, worthy of collection in any home library that can be passed to future generations.
Bows and Arrows
Author: Saxton T. PopePublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520026414
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A Study of Bows and Arrows
Author: Saxton Temple PopePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bow and arrow
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
A Study of Bows and Arrows (Classic Reprint)
Author: Saxton T. PopePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780282664053
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Excerpt from A Study of Bows and Arrows The capacity of a bow to throw an arrow a given distance may be taken as a criterion of its value as a weapon, wherewith to do damage, either in the chase or in conflict. The weight and velocity of the missile are its chief characteristics, Whether it be a stone, a bullet, or an arrow. Besides the cast of a bow, there are other factors that bear directly upon its function, namely: material, Size, strength, quality of recoil or action. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Study of Bows and Arrows
Author: Saxton PopePublisher:
ISBN: 9781564160881
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
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Bows and Arrows
Author: Saxton T. PopePublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520330900
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow
Author: Saxton T. PopePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387313861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows & Quivers: Plains & Southwest
Author: Steve AllelyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780964574151
Category : Bow and arrow
Languages : en
Pages : 2
Book Description
Archery the Technical Side
Author: C. N. HickmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781564160911
Category : Archery
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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Author: Saxton T. Pope