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Overview"This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: ""The Catapult and Balista"", ""The Turkish Composite Bow"", ""The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension"", ""The Bow-String"", ""The Arrow"", ""The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow"", ""The Horne Groove"", ""The Thumb-Ring"", ""Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations"", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with an introductory essay on History of Archery by Horace A. Ford." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey , Horace A FordPublisher: Read Country Books Imprint: Read Country Books Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.517kg ISBN: 9781473329201ISBN 10: 1473329205 Pages: 408 Publication Date: 18 April 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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