Bows of the World - Hardcover

Gray, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585744786 ISBN 13: 9781585744787

Publisher: Lyons Pr, 2002

Synopsis

An illustrated guide to ancient and modern bows from around the world.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Do you really know your bow? What are its historical origins, and how is it related to the other great families of bows around the world, ancient and modern? Bows of the World covers primitive and traditional bows from just about every major area of the world - North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa. Learn about peak archery acheivements from around the world, and of the remarkable skills and intelligence developed by ancient and modern bowyers and archers alike. Full dimensions and construction materials are given for each bow, along with accompanying arrows and quivers. Also included are key shooting characteristics and performance facts, and legends and folklore for each particular bow. With over one hundred unique and spectacular full-color photographs, Bows of the World is a one-of-a-kind book every archery fan or aspiring archer will want on their bookshelf. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 112 pages, color photos, b&w photos)David Gray has been an archer and hunter for over thirty years. He teaches social and organizational psychology at Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and owns the Krackow Company, dedicated to promoting the ancient and worldwide art of archery.

About the Author:

David Gray has been an archer and hunter for over thirty years. He teaches social and organizational psychology at Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and owns the Krackow Company, dedicated to promoting the ancient and worldwide art of archery.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lyons Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1585744786
• ISBN 13: 9781585744787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112