The Bowbuilder's Book: European Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today

Author:   Flemming Alrune, ,  Wulf Hein ,  Jurgen Junkmanns ,  Boris Pantel
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9780764327896


Pages:   232
Publication Date:   19 October 2007
Replaced By:   9780764341533
Format:   Hardback
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The Bowbuilder's Book: European Bow Building from the Stone Age to Today


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Experienced bow builders and practical archaeologists describe the history, evolution and construction of European style longbows in this new and engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including descriptions of construction techniques, tools, materials, and shooting styles. For more advanced bowyers there are tips on choosing wood and adhesive, and explanations of the evolution/adaptation of bow design, including precise dimensions for replicating special historic bow types, from Stone Age bows to modern laminated longbows. This book also offers comprehensive instructions on how to properly test your newly built longbow and constructing arrows. AUTHOR:

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Author:   Flemming Alrune, ,  Wulf Hein ,  Jurgen Junkmanns ,  Boris Pantel
Publisher:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight:   1.542kg
ISBN:  

9780764327896


ISBN 10:   0764327895
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   19 October 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9780764341533
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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The authors are bow builders and practical archaeologists with many years of experience perfecting bow building and researching the history of the bowyer.

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