The Book of the Crossbow (History of Archery Series)

Payne-Gallwey, Sir Ralph

ISBN 10: 1473329205 / ISBN 13: 9781473329201

Published by Read Country Books, 2016

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Seller Inventory # wbs9683546691

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of the Crossbow (History of Archery Series)
• Publisher: Read Country Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473329205
• ISBN 13: 9781473329201
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Like New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Sir Ralph William Frankland Payne-Gallwey (1848-1916) was an engineer, historian, and artist who wrote many books on military history.