The second volume in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series covers ancient European bows, Eastern Woodland bows, recurves, strings, steel points, quivers, and much more.
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Released in 1992, 1993, and 1994, respectively, this trio provides a remarkably in-depth analysis of the bow from its construction to its correct use. Numerous types of bows and arrows from all over the world are discussed by leading experts in the field. The emphasis here is on the history of these weapons and methods for building them from scratch, just as they were made before the advent of firearms. Though this might not find a huge audience, it is nonetheless an excellent series.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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"For anyone interested in the bow as a hunting tool. . . endless fascination."--Field & Stream
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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the beginning bowyers goldmine,
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This review is from: The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2 (Paperback)
If, like me, you find yourself searching the internet endlessly for articles on making longbows, composite bows and everything in between, then look no further. Together, the three volumes in this set would have to be among, if not THE the most valuable texts on making archery tackle that there is.The photographs are in black and white, but they are excellent quality, and often appear within the well bound covers. Detailed illustrations also accompany the well thought out and clearly presented text. A lot of thought went into the production of these books, and I must say that the effort payed off. Living in another country and studying with no job, I had to save every bit of loose change I had for about 18 months to get these books, and they were worth every cent. I recommend these three books to all who aspire to one day loose arrows from their own hand crafted weapons of antiquity. This review does NOT refer to the paperback edition
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A great series of books for traditional archers,
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For those interested in making traditional bows these books come highly recommended. The instructions are simple enough for beginners, and detailed enough that experienced bowyers can learn several new techniques, a rare quality in many "how to" books. Explained very well are the theory's or why's behind the instruction.
This volume, # 2 explains bow construction from boards, recurve bows, composite bows, bow strings from natural and manufactured materials, bending wood, steel points, and quivers. Bows from ancient Europe, and the eastern woodlands are studied and explained in detail. Chapters written on hints, shortcuts, and shooting accuracy improvement are also very valueable. The chapter on board bows was worth the price of the book by itself, as I am unable to cut bow staves from trees.
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This book isn't just about making bows. It has a great section on making bow strings from primative materials or modern ones. Includes design of stings, types, features. Great to learn to make a string for that bow you just made.
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static recurve, cornstalk shooting, neolithic yew, working recurve, simple plies, durable bow, final tillering, lumber bows, sinew backing, spined arrow, board staves, brace height, sapling bow, traditional archery, plaited loop, nock point, limb width, flight bows, bow braced, archery gear, backward bow, back quiver, self bow, yew longbow, limb tip Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eastern Woodland, Meare Heath, Tim Baker, Jay Massey, North America, Jim Hamm, Iron Age, Howard Hill, Paul Comstock, National Museum of the American Indian, Native Americans, Saxton Pope, Stone Age, John Strunk, New Zealand, Art Young, Forrest Nagler, Great Britain, Chuck Boelter, Plains Indians, Ron Hardcastle, South America, Fred Bear, Mary Rose, New York New!
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static recurve, cornstalk shooting, neolithic yew, working recurve, simple plies, durable bow, final tillering, lumber bows, sinew backing, spined arrow, board staves, brace height, sapling bow, traditional archery, plaited loop, nock point, limb width, flight bows, bow braced, archery gear, backward bow, back quiver, self bow, yew longbow, limb tip Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eastern Woodland, Meare Heath, Tim Baker, Jay Massey, North America, Jim Hamm, Iron Age, Howard Hill, Paul Comstock, National Museum of the American Indian, Native Americans, Saxton Pope, Stone Age, John Strunk, New Zealand, Art Young, Forrest Nagler, Great Britain, Chuck Boelter, Plains Indians, Ron Hardcastle, South America, Fred Bear, Mary Rose, New York New!
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- Native American Bows (Special Publications / Missouri Archaeological Society, No. 5) by T. M. Hamilton on page 56, page 63, and Back Matter
- Bows and Arrows (Library Reprint) by Saxton T. Pope on page 56, page 241, and Back Matter
- English Bowman by Thomas Roberts on page 221, page 248, and Back Matter
- Hunting With The Bow And Arrow by Saxton Pope on page 253, and Back Matter
- American Indian Archery (Civilization of the American Indian) by Reginald Laubin on page 56, and Back Matter
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