The Book of the Crossbow

History of Archery Series

Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, Horace A Ford

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Read Country Books
18 April 2016

Archaeology; Archery; Target shooting

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"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."

By: Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey, Horace A Ford
Imprint: Read Country Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 517g
ISBN: 9781473329201
ISBN 10: 1473329205
Pages: 408
Publication Date: 18 April 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active