North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers: An Illustrated History [Paperback]

Otis Tufton Mason (Author), Steve Allely (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 2007

Otis Tufton Mason, the founder of the Anthropologist Society of Washington, details the history of the archery tools used by the native peoples throughout the North American continent. Hundreds of precise line drawings showcase the many varieties of bows, arrows, and quivers they crafted, and beautifully rendered images display tools and materials. Sketched diagrams demonstrate exactly how the arrowpoints were mounted and the bows assembled. Nearly all the illustrations are accompanied by an explanatory page of authoritative information, and Mason’s writing reveals his deep appreciation and admiration of the work he’s presenting and the people who created it.

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About the Author

Otis Tufton Mason (1838-1908) was the founder of the Anthropologist Society of Washington, and anthropological editor of the American Naturalist and of the Standard Dictionary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (October 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602391157
• ISBN-13: 978-1602391154
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #731,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very important reference back in print, October 5, 2007

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Nathan Wolber (College Station, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

Very pleased this important reference work is back in print. Well-produced book in larger format than I had expected, excellent paper, easy to use & very informative. Authoritative for bows & arrows west of Mississippi River & Arctic regions.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book, April 11, 2010

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Sword1131 (Flathead Lake, Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

I bought this book more as a curiousity, my archery interests are Asian bows, but the more I read the more captivated I became. The line drawings are of immense interest to anyone making their own arrows, bows, or quivers. I gained a new appreciation for the artistry and technical expertise Native Peoples had including the first compound bows. I gave a copy of this book to a Kootenai Indian friend of mine to get him back to making his Tribe's horn bow and some arrows.
If you like so-called "primitive archery" then you will like enjoy this book for years.

5.0 out of 5 stars North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers, June 21, 2011

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D. Baier (Kalispell, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers: An Illustrated History (Paperback)

This book was purchased for the Montana Bowhunter Education Foundation, it contains a great deal of information, was well written, easy to follow, and easy to find the specific info that you're looking for. We would recommend this book.