Guide to the Longbow : Tips, Advice, and History for Target Shooting and Hunting by Brian J. Sorrells (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Guide to the Longbow, Paperback by Sorrells, Brian, ISBN 0811714586, ISBN-13 9780811714587, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Advice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows.

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PublisherStackpole Books
ISBN-100811714586
ISBN-139780811714587
eBay Product ID (ePID)202604550

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Book TitleGuide to the Longbow : Tips, Advice, and History for Target Shooting and Hunting
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicHunting, Archery
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation
AuthorBrian J. Sorrells
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-010397
ReviewsSorrells explains how to pick the right longbow, how to become accurate with it and how to be successful hunting with one. Simply put, this guy's a good traditional archer who also is good at sharing what he knows.
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal799.3/2
SynopsisBrian Sorrells covers a remarkable amount of ground in this concise yet comprehensive examination of the longbow. It's all there, from history to bow design to shooting. This book should be required reading for anyone needing an initial introduction to the longbow, but experienced longbow enthusiasts will learn from it too. The book's real strength lies in Sorrells's ability to explain the practicalities of the longbow without compromising its romantic tradition.--E. Donnall Thomas Jr., Co-Editor, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine"I have read and enjoyed every word of Brian Sorrells's Guide to the Longbow. Here is an experienced and successful archer and bowhunter who not only knows the ropes of his chosen pastime top to bottom, but relays his wealth of information in clean, entertaining prose. I sure wish I'd had this book when I first took up archery nearly sixty years ago."--David Petersen, author of Going TradAdvice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows. Learn proper shooting form and tips for improving accuracy Exercises to develop strong technique for target and stump shooting, 3D archery, and hunting Explores the history of the longbow as well as its modern appeal", Brian Sorrells covers a remarkable amount of ground in this concise yet comprehensive examination of the longbow. It's all there, from history to bow design to shooting. This book should be required reading for anyone needing an initial introduction to the longbow, but experienced longbow enthusiasts will learn from it too. The book's real strength lies in Sorrells's ability to explain the practicalities of the longbow without compromising its romantic tradition.--E. Donnall Thomas Jr., Co-Editor, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine"I have read and enjoyed every word of Brian Sorrells's Guide to the Longbow. Here is an experienced and successful archer and bowhunter who not only knows the ropes of his chosen pastime top to bottom, but relays his wealth of information in clean, entertaining prose. I sure wish I'd had this book when I first took up archery nearly sixty years ago."--David Petersen, author of Going TradAdvice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows. * Learn proper shooting form and tips for improving accuracy* Exercises to develop strong technique for target and stump shooting, 3D archery, and hunting* Explores the history of the longbow as well as its modern appeal, Advice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows., Brian Sorrells covers a remarkable amount of ground in this concise yet comprehensive examination of the longbow. It's all there, from history to bow design to shooting. This book should be required reading for anyone needing an initial introduction to the longbow, but experienced longbow enthusiasts will learn from it too. The book's real strength lies in Sorrells's ability to explain the practicalities of the longbow without compromising its romantic tradition.--E. Donnall Thomas Jr., Co-Editor, Traditional Bowhunter Magazine "I have read and enjoyed every word of Brian Sorrells's Guide to the Longbow. Here is an experienced and successful archer and bowhunter who not only knows the ropes of his chosen pastime top to bottom, but relays his wealth of information in clean, entertaining prose. I sure wish I'd had this book when I first took up archery nearly sixty years ago."--David Petersen, author of Going Trad Advice on all aspects of selecting and shooting a longbow, including buying custom and choosing arrows. Learn proper shooting form and tips for improving accuracy Exercises to develop strong technique for target and stump shooting, 3D archery, and hunting Explores the history of the longbow as well as its modern appeal
LC Classification NumberGV1185.S595 2014

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  • May be THE LOVE of the LONGBOW

    If your a bare bow shooter, long bow, you will enjoy this book. If your interested in a life long love of archery this book is a must. Mega thanks to Brain for his love of the long bow and this book.

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