Anecdotes of Archery – From The Earliest Ages to the Year 1791 – Including an Account of the Principle Existing Societies of Archers, Life of the … Used in Archery (History of Archery Series)

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to archery, with historical details, information on archery in different cultures throughout the ages, anecdotes of notable events and battles, a glossary of archery terms, and much more. “Anecdotes of Archery” constitutes a must-have for those with an interest in the history of archery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Aethiopia, the King of, Sends a Bow to Cambyses”, “Agincourt, Battle Of”, “Alans, Huns, and Dacii, Remarkable for Archery”, “Albyn Archers, Edinburgh”, “Alfred the Great an Archer”, “Archers of the White Rose, York”, “Archery, Revival of”, “Archery, the revival”, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly rare 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.