Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:603188550
The Belly of the Bow
Anonim
The Belly Of The Bow
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The Belly of the Bow
K. J. Parker
Author : K. J. Parker
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316233323
The Belly of the Bow by K. J. Parker Pdf
Colours in the Steel, Volume One of the Fencer Trilogy, introduced a remarkable new voice in fantasy fiction. The Belly of the Bow confirms that rich promise and establishes K. J. Parker in the top rank of writers. The city of Perimadeia has fallen. Bardas Loredan, the man who was supposed to save it, is now living on the Island -- a recluce, living apart from his family in the mountains, with only a young apprentice for company. His life as a fencer-at-law is over. Instead, Loredon spends his days perfecting the art of bow-making. But his isolation will not last forever; and when the Island comes under attack, his skills as a soldier and general are once again called upon.
The Belly of the Bow
K. J. Parker
Author : K. J. Parker
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780748113927
The Belly of the Bow by K. J. Parker Pdf
The city of Perimadeia has fallen. Bardas Loredan, the man who was supposed to save it, is now living on the Island - a recluce, living apart from his family in the mountains, with only a young apprentice for company. His life as a fencer-at-law is over. Instead, Loredon spends his days perfecting the art of bow-making. But his isolation will not last forever; and when the Island comes under attack, his skills as a soldier and general are once again called upon. COLOURS IN THE STEEL, Volume One of the Fencer Trilogy, introduced a remarkable new voice in fantasy fiction. THE BELLY OF THE BOW confirms that rich promise and establishes K. J. Parker in the top rank of writers.
With a Bended Bow
Erik Roth
Author : Erik Roth
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752477978
With a Bended Bow by Erik Roth Pdf
Archery, one of mankind’s most ancient skills, was Europe’s most important weapon for centuries. English archers in the Hundred Years War outnumbered men-at-arms by as many as ten to one. With a Bended Bow covers all aspects of the manufacture of ‘artillery’, the shooting styles and the uses of mediaeval and Renaissance archery based upon contemporary manuscripts, preserved artefacts and accurate reproductions. The book is in two parts. The Guilds considers bows and arrows and their manufacture, for citizens and for the crown. The Archers is about the use of bows in practice, in hunting, and in warfare. The book is illustrated throughout with mediaeval illustrations and line drawings by the author. Over the past ten to fifteen years, there has been an explosion of interest in mediaeval history and ‘primitive’ or instinctive archery. Re-enactment groups have mushroomed in the United States and Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and continental Europe. This book answers many questions asked by members of such groups and by those with an interest in the Mediaeval period. How were bowstrings attached? How long were clothyard arrows? Were laminated bows used? Were bow sights used? What kind of targets were made? Did combat archers actually shoot accurately, or just rely on mass volleys? With a Bended Bow is a significant contribution to our understanding of the Middle Ages.
The Archer's Complete Guide
Peck & Snyder,An expert
Author : Peck & Snyder,An expert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Archery
ISBN : PRNC:32101064795022
The Archer's Complete Guide by Peck & Snyder,An expert Pdf
The Macedonian Empire
James R. Ashley
Author : James R. Ashley
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 0786419180
The Macedonian Empire by James R. Ashley Pdf
The Macedonian Empire lasted only 36 years, beginning with Philip II's assumption of the throne in 359 B.C. and ending with the death of his son Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. In that span, the two leaders changed the map in the known world. Philip established new tactics that forever ended the highly stylized mode that had characterized Classic Greek warfare, and Alexander's superb leadership made the army an unstoppable force. This work first examines the 11 great armies and three great navies of the era, along with their operations and logistics. The primary focus is then on each campaign and significant battle fought by Philip or Alexander, detailing how the battles were fought, the tactics of the opposing armies, and how the Macedonians were able to triumph.
The Backyard Bowyer
Nicholas Tomihama
Author : Nicholas Tomihama
Publisher : NickTomihama
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780983248101
The Backyard Bowyer by Nicholas Tomihama Pdf
With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.
The English Bowman, Or Tracts on Archery: to which is Added the Second Part of the Bowman's Glory [by W. M., I.e. William Wood].
Thomas ROBERTS (Toxophilite.)
Author : Thomas ROBERTS (Toxophilite.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1801
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019720076
The English Bowman, Or Tracts on Archery: to which is Added the Second Part of the Bowman's Glory [by W. M., I.e. William Wood]. by Thomas ROBERTS (Toxophilite.) Pdf
Survival Skills of Native California
Paul Campbell
Author : Paul Campbell
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Indians of North America
ISBN : 0879059214
Survival Skills of Native California by Paul Campbell Pdf
Author Paul Campbell reveals the knowledge he has spent 20 years learning and reproducing from California natives. Included are sections on the basic skills of survival, the tools of gathering and food preparation, and the implements of household and personal necessity, as well as the arts of hunting and fishing. Sample topics include: shelter; greens, beans, flowers and other vegetables; meat preparation; how to make and shoot an Indian bow.--From publisher description.
Traditional Bowyer's Handbook
Clay C. Hayes
Author : Clay C. Hayes
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548762814
Traditional Bowyer's Handbook by Clay C. Hayes Pdf
I can't really explain my attraction to the bow and arrow. I can't explain the pull of a camp fire either, or the ocean, or the open hills where you can see forever. It's just there. These things are in all of us I think, some vestige of our primitive past buried so deep in our genome as to be inseparable from what it is to be human. What we think of as civilization is a new experiment in the eyes of Father Time. Experts say that humans have been around for some fifty thousand years. We've been carrying the bow for maybe five thousand (atlatls and spears before that), and pushing the plow for maybe two thousand. We have been hunters forever. We are built to run, to pursue big game on the open savannas, to kill and eat them. With the dwindling of the Pleistocene mega fauna, mammoths and such, the bow became more important and indeed helped to make us who we are today. It still holds that attraction, same as the hearth. When I was a kid I would make crude bows from green plum branches, big at one end and small at the other. A discarded hay string would serve as a bowstring. My arrows were fat and unfletched and would scarcely fly more than a few yards, usually tumbling over in midair. The small creatures around our home were plenty safe. When I was about 12 or so my brother brought me two old Ben Person recurves he'd found at a yard sale. One was a short bow, probably no more than 48 inches and the other was more of a standard size. They both drew about 50 lbs if I recall. That fall happened to be a good year for cottontails around our little farm and I spent countless hours walking the fields and shooting at them as they busted from underfoot. Although I'd get several shots a day I never did hit one on the fly but I remember that fall fondly nonetheless. The pleasure of jumping rabbits and seeing the feathered shaft streaking toward them was a thrill I've never forgotten. I made my first "real" bow when I was in high school, after getting a copy of the Traditional Bowyers Bible in the mail (more on this in a moment). My first bow, a decrowned mulberry flatbow, broke within about 10 shots. The second held together quite well and is probably still around somewhere and capable of shooting an arrow, though it would probably draw about 70lbs. When I first started making bows I used the woods I had close at hand; mulberry, common persimmon, red maple, white cedar, etc. I'd probably made more than a dozen bows of various woods before I ever saw a piece of Osage. People often ask me where they can find a bow stave and, invariably, I tell them to use what they have close by. No matter where you live, you'll have something near that will make a bow. Go cut it down and get started. This book is an attempt to share some of what I've learned over my years of bow making. The Traditional Bowyers Bible series, as mentioned earlier, is still a great source of information. Why write another book on making wood bows you might ask? The simple answer is that there are so many ways of doing and explaining things. There are still unanswered questions and we'll cover many of them here. We will cover all of the most frequently asked questions, and lay out a simple plan that should guide you through the entire process, from finding a stave to stringing your bow and shooting your first arrow. Some of what you'll find here, you'll find nowhere else.
The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition
Richard Middleton
Author : Richard Middleton
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-17
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781602391475
The Practical Guide to Man-Powered Weapons and Ammunition by Richard Middleton Pdf
David slew Goliath with his slingshot: for millennia that was the norm, as men used a variety of non-explosive weapons to fire small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, and even steel and lead. This unusual study explores in practical detail the many ways, old and new, in which man shot projectiles without recourse to gunpowder. They include the bow and arrow, a favorite for the last 10,000 years; pump-up air guns; blowpipes; catapults; and homemade lead musketballs. There's information on ammunition and velocity, as well as a lively personal narrative filled with humor and the spirit of experimentation.
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
United States. Patent Office
Author : United States. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Patents
ISBN : IOWA:31858029578113
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office by United States. Patent Office Pdf
The "Belly-Myther" of Endor
Rowan A. Greer,Margaret Mary Mitchell
Author : Rowan A. Greer,Margaret Mary Mitchell
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781589831209
The "Belly-Myther" of Endor by Rowan A. Greer,Margaret Mary Mitchell Pdf
The story of Saul and the woman at Endor in 1 Samuel 28 (LXX 1 Kingdoms 28) lay at the center of energetic disputes among early Christian authors about the nature and fate of the soul, the source of prophetic gifts, and biblical truth. In addition to providing the original texts and fresh translations of works by Origen, Eustathius of Antioch (not previously translated into English), and six other authors, Greer and Mitchell offer an insightful introduction to and detailed analysis of the rhetorical cast and theological stakes involved in early church debates on this notoriously difficult passage.
Every Boy's Book of Sport and Pastime
Hoffmann (Professor)
Author : Hoffmann (Professor)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Amusements
ISBN : HARVARD:HWG1SC
Every Boy's Book of Sport and Pastime by Hoffmann (Professor) Pdf
Report of Progress for ...
Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada
Author : Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCAL:B4173243