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Released in 1992, 1993, and 1994, respectively, this trio provides a remarkably in-depth analysis of the bow from its construction to its correct use. Numerous types of bows and arrows from all over the world are discussed by leading experts in the field. The emphasis here is on the history of these weapons and methods for building them from scratch, just as they were made before the advent of firearms. Though this might not find a huge audience, it is nonetheless an excellent series.
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Review
"For anyone interested in the bow as a hunting tool. . . endless fascination."--Field & Stream
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For anyone interested in the bow as a hunting tool, it is an endless fascination. -- Field & Stream Magazine

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"For anyone interested in the bow as a hunting tool. . . endless fascination."--Field & Stream

Customer Reviews

Incredible source of information, poor organization
This is an amazing book, and I'd recommend getting it if you want to learn about making primitive bows or arrows -- this, and the other two volumes are definitely the best books on the topic.

My only (minor) complaint is the poor organization of the information, and the fact that it was split up into three separate volumes (which makes it much more expensive to buy and ship) ...

Overall though -- good book.

A Must Have
Ok If you expect a step by step idiot proof guide to making a bow you might be dissipointed but you get all the info needed to craft a bow, it is not intended to be a step by step guide. It gives you a huge amount of info opinions and ideas gathered by a number of very experienced bowyers. I love this book and will use the information inside for a long time. It has all the info required to get you going and when you yourself are a experienced bowyer you will be rereading to dig even further into the layers of information provided. And yes it goes through in detail a number of different designs how to make a bow!!!. With regards to the terms which are not explained GOOGLE it!!. In fact after reading a couple of chapters I was lost with a term being used guess what I reread the beginning of the chapter and it explained it!!. The very character which will lead you to becoming a bowyer is what will lead you drive you to find out the highlighted terms which so many people here have complained to not been given the meanings to.
This is a must have if you are on the way to being a bowyer or are a experienced bowyer.

Great Book
The book not only tells you the best types of bows to design, based on the wood you are using but also gives suggestions at alternative methods for achieving the same result. The authors do not assume that their way is the only way and include tips and ideas from others that they have obtained over the years. This book will certainly get you busy quickly, in your workshop. They also dispell many of the 'sacred cows' in traditional bow making such as the types of wood that are 'the best' and the "best designs". This is a brave move considering that many of these myths have been around for decades but given their experience and years of bow building, there is no doubt that they are speaking with authority and telling you what you should know instead of what they want you to know.

Great book at a great price. You won't regret it and you'll want the next book as you will read through this one in record time.