Bow Shooting - An Article (Paperback)

Contained herein is a wonderfully detailed treatise on the art of archery, written by the man famous for reviving the use of the bow as a tool for hunting in America: Maurice Thompson. A classic text ideal for anybody with an interest in the use of the bow, this book would make a great addition to any collection of antiquarian sporting literature or of Thompson s work. Every aspect of the sport is covered within this text in great detail, combining with a plethora of wonderfully detailed diagrams and illustrations to make this the definitive guide on the subject. James Maurice Thompson (September 9, 1844 February 15, 1901) was an American novelist whose notable works include: The Witchery of Archery (1878) and Alice of Old Vincennes (1900). Elected for its significant educational value, this rare book is proudly republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author."