Hunting the Hard Way [Paperback]

Howard Hill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 26, 2000

Archery conjures up many images—Robin Hood, the American West, wild safaris in Africa, and the simplicity of nature on a brisk October morning. Howard Hill brings to life all of these images with exciting stories about the thrill of the hunt, oneness with nature, and the adventure of the great outdoors. Hunting the Hard Way, considered by many to be the most sought-after archery title, is now back in print and full of the thrilling escapades of a bow and arrow purist.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For Hill, the longbow was not a "primitive" weapon but a sophisticated one, and in every chapter of this exciting book he measures himself against the flawless idea of it. (Chris Camuto Gray's Sporting Journal )

About the Author

Howard Hill devoted his life to the promotion of archery until his death in 1975. He is considered by many to be the greatest archer/hunter of all time. His bow work is featured in several movies, including Robin Hood, Dodge City, and They Died With Their Boots On. The list of awards he won is impressive, including 196 Field Archery tournaments in a row. He took well over 2,000 animals with his bow and arrow. He was the first white man to kill an elephant with a bow and arrow, and the only man to do it without the use of a poisoned arrow.

Howard Hill devoted his life to the promotion of archery until his death in 1975. He is considered by many to be the greatest archer/hunter of all time. His bow work is featured in several movies, including Robin Hood, Dodge City, and They Died With Their Boots On. The list of awards he won is impressive, including 196 Field Archery tournaments in a row. He took well over 2,000 animals with his bow and arrow. He was the first white man to kill an elephant with a bow and arrow, and the only man to do it without the use of a poisoned arrow.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Derrydale Press (April 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568331460
• ISBN-13: 978-1568331461
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Archery

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent turn of the century bow hunter and builders book, November 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hunting the Hard Way (Leather Bound)

one of the best first person accounts of real bow hunting for any and all game on earth. detailed review of hunts, personal thoughts and technique in an easy to read format.excellent building details of the american long bow and equipment.a wealth of information on archery techniques as well as sportsmanship.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GIFT FOR ANY TRADITIONAL ARCHER, April 30, 2001

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Kai G Davis (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hunting the Hard Way (Paperback)

I received my book on a friday and read it cover to cover in two days. I loved it. Howard Hill was not only the greatest archer in the world, but an excellent story teller. He does everything from shooting a buffalo while riding a horse, to bowfishing under water and shooting a large shark. He even has a technical chapter on bowmaking, and his style of shooting. Any archer will enjoy reading this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hunting the hard way, March 4, 2008

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Dean M. Trone (qatar, al udeid usaf base) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunting the Hard Way (Paperback)

exellent book for the beginning archer, it gets you excited to get out and try archery