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

by Flemming Alrune

Overview

Experienced bow builders and practical archaeologists describe the history, evolution, and construction of European style longbows in the revised second edition of this engaging book. For the beginner, clear, uncomplicated instructions are offered, including updated 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 construct arrows. This guide is ideal for the bow hunter, bowyer, and marksman looking for a new challenge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764341533
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/18/2012
Edition description:	Revised 2nd edition
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

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