How to select and use the classic longbow and recurve bow. Careful attention to bow and arrow selection, equipment tuning and maintenance, shooting techniques, accessories, safety, history, and resources.
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Sam Fadala is a freelance writer whose articles have been published in numerous magazines, including Traditional Bowhunter, Petersen's Bowhunting, and Bow & Arrow Magazine. He is also the author of 21 books on archery, muzzleloaders, and hunting, including the first edition of Traditional Archery (978-0-8117-2943-7). In 1997, he received the OWAA Gun Writer of the Year award and was inducted into the Black Powder Hall of Fame. He lives in Wyoming and Arizona.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for the newbie,
This review is from: Traditional Archery (Paperback)
My wife bought me this shortly BEFORE I bought my bow. I suppose she got sick of hearing me talk about getting into archery and felt this would help appease me (or even change my mind). She was right. I ended up with my face buried in this book for weeks, and then even more after I bought my bow and began shooting.
It covers a lot of ground for the beginner. Detailed explanations of terminology, the history of bow types, techniques, and even sources for equipment can be found here. There are a multitude of photos to accompany the chapters, which help to illustrate the topics of discussion (unlike those found in some other archery books, which have nothing to do with anything being discussed). So, if you're new to archery or are switching from a compound to instictive shooting, this one comes highly recommended.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good beginners book,
By Andrew Kleewein (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Traditional Archery (Paperback)
I have just recently started archery as a hobby, and have found this book to be very helpful. The book covers all of the basics, and lists a variety of different options for styles and equipment. By covering all areas, it gives you a good idea of what is out there and makes you more familiar with the wide world of Archery. Also, the author ties in many of his own personal experiences, which makes it a little more upbeat in comparison to some other drier books. It's only weakness is lack of depth in certain areas. This lack of depth makes it an excellent starting point for the novice archer, yet not much help in any higher levels.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basic to Intermediate,
By "x_monkey1" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Traditional Archery (Paperback)
This book is excellent for instructing one in fine-tuning a traditional bow (recurve or long), and matching arrows to such a bow... among many other things.
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Although it's impossible to divide the world of the bow into perfect niches, three major camps can be recognized: primitive, traditional, and high-tech. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nock taper, nock set, custom bowyers, one bowyer, brace height, takedown bow, traditional archery, traditional bowyers, traditional tackle, bow tuning, archery company, traditional archers, bow nock, cushion plunger, nocking point, cedar shafts, limb bolts, target panic, arrow carrier, hip quivers, nock point, archery supply, cedar arrows, nock end, carbon shafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fast Flight, Ice Man, Cat Whiskers, Howard Hill, Martin Archery, Fred Bear, Gold Tip, Great Northern, Plains Indian, Port Orford-cedar, Bear Archery, Fab Tab, Herb Meland of Pronghorn Custom Bows, Italian Alps, Shooter's Tab, Ken Wee, Maurice Thompson, Saxton Pope, Native American, Robin Hood, Roger Ascham, Yahi Indian New!
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Although it's impossible to divide the world of the bow into perfect niches, three major camps can be recognized: primitive, traditional, and high-tech. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
nock taper, nock set, custom bowyers, one bowyer, brace height, takedown bow, traditional archery, traditional bowyers, traditional tackle, bow tuning, archery company, traditional archers, bow nock, cushion plunger, nocking point, cedar shafts, limb bolts, target panic, arrow carrier, hip quivers, nock point, archery supply, cedar arrows, nock end, carbon shafts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fast Flight, Ice Man, Cat Whiskers, Howard Hill, Martin Archery, Fred Bear, Gold Tip, Great Northern, Plains Indian, Port Orford-cedar, Bear Archery, Fab Tab, Herb Meland of Pronghorn Custom Bows, Italian Alps, Shooter's Tab, Ken Wee, Maurice Thompson, Saxton Pope, Native American, Robin Hood, Roger Ascham, Yahi Indian New!
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- Witchery of Archery by Maurice J. Thompson in Front Matter, page 165, and Back Matter
- Grey Goose Wing by E G Heath on page 172, and Back Matter
- American Indian Archery (Civilization of the American Indian) by Reginald Laubin in Back Matter
- Target Archery (Legends of the Longbow; Vol. 4) by Robert P. Elmer in Back Matter
- Bow & Arrow: The Complete Guide to Equipment, Technique, and Competition by Larry Wise in Back Matter
- Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery by Brian J. Sorrells in Back Matter
- Sports, Exercise, and Fitness: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources (Reference Sources in the Social Sciences) by Mary Beth Allen on page 80
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