I've been a subscriber to Primitive Archer Magazine for many years. I read it
from a historical, archaeological perspective for a long time. It's just
fascinating. These books were written by a group of regular contributors to the
magazine and participants at the lively message board. I bought the first three
volumes when I finally decided to make the leap into creating my own wooden
bows. It is fabulous. This fourth volume is an excellent update with the latest
research. I ordered it as soon as it was released. It has a wonderful overview
of various woods and their performance. For a skill that's thousands of years
old, we still learn all the time. It's amazing how much we have to re-learn that
our ancestors just knew. I've read all four books cover to cover multiple times.
I recommend this set for anyone with an interest in a simpler life. One of my
life goals is to harvest a deer with gear I made completely myself.
Using
these books, a person can take a tree, some cane, and a few pieces of rock and
create an efficient, deadly weapon. If you want to learn about making wooden
bows and other primitive archery gear, this is the set of books to own.
Primitive archery is more than a hobby. It's a lifestyle. Try it, and you'll
see. It gets in your soul.
Traditional Bowyer's Bible: Volume 4
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