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Experienced bow builders and practical archaeologists describe the history, evolution, and construction of European style longbows in the revised second edition of this engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including updated 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 construct arrows. This guide is ideal for the bow hunter, bowyer, and marksman looking for a new challenge. AUTHOR: The authors are bow builders and practical archaeologists with many years of experience perfecting bow building and researching the history of the bowyer.Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, Ltd
ISBN-139780764341533
eBay Product ID (ePID)129285590
Product Key Features
Book TitleBow Builder's Book: Eurean Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today
AuthorFlemming Alrune
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchitecture
Publication Year2012
GenreSports
Number of Pages226 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height279mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorFlemming Alrune
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States