The Bowbuilder's Book - European Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today (Hardcover, English)

Experienced bow builders and practical archaeologists describe the history, evolution and construction of European style longbows in this new and engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including descriptions of construction techniques, tools, materials, and shooting styles. For more advanced bowyers there are tips on choosing wood and adhesive, and explanations of the evolution/adaptation of bow design, including precise dimensions for replicating special historic bow types, from Stone Age bows to modern laminated longbows. This book also offers comprehensive instructions on how to properly test your newly built longbow and constructing arrows.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2007
First published:	October 2007
Authors:	Flemming Alrune • Wulf Hein • Jurgen Junkmanns • Boris Pantel • Holger Riesch • Achim Stegmeyer • Ulrich Stehli • Konrad Vogele • Jorge Zschieschang
Dimensions:	286 x 222 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	214
Edition:	English
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-2789-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting > Archery Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	0-7643-2789-5
Barcode:	9780764327896

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