It covers the building of a simple ash longbow with self nocks. All of the archery books historical documents found below can also be found for free on and similar free pdf websites. I do my own editing, with a big assist from my gimleteyed wife, and set my own prices. Filled with more information than dvds, and easier to reference. Our print on demand service combined with our no fee bookstore lets your readers purchase through us after your book has been uploaded. Easily publish textbooks, course materials, and research. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. You have to invest everything you are into creating an important p. Its one of the largest aggregator self publishing websites for independent book authors.
I once read an english book about wales and it was outstandingly bad. This is a useful book for the amateur longbow bowyer. Sep 17, 20 the longbow was the weapon at the heart of the english military ascendancy in the century after 40. Choose one of our professionally designed covers, or use your own. Bow building books are packed with tons of information for the budding bowyer. They are beautiful on their own, but when you can create something and upcycle them into something new, its even better. As well as describing the longbow s colourful past in battles such as crecy, poitiers and agincourt, and in the robin hood legend. His meticulously researched book begins by describing the earliest known examples of the longbow, revealing that it was in use worldwide at. These books can be purchased online, or from 3 rivers archery. The hard part of writing a book isnt getting published. Sell your work on or buy the books you need immediately.
Twins jamie and marie longbow attempt to solve the mystery of their. Pictorial card covers with light crease to corners, near fine with the contents tight and clean. Soar presents the engaging story of this most charismatic standoff weapon. The book starts off with a chapter on finding bow wood. A classic target flat bow, an english longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own strings and arrows for traditional and primitive archery.
However, there are some exceptions, and longbow girl. To assist you, the author has included all the information, which he thought was missing when he was learning how to make his first wooden bow and arrow. It combines 3 decades of first hand knowledge and experience from an author clearly devoted to continually seeking and refining his own hard mastered skill set. A classic target flat bow, an english longbow suitable for hunting, and even your own. My new bow building book, traditional bowyers handbook, will guide you through the entire process of building a wood selfbow. Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the.
They are beautiful on their own, but when you can create something and. Millions of books and other items are listed for sale on abebooks by trusted sellers from around the world. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Longbow press is an independent publisher focusing on those books and materials which educate the reader to become his or her own best parent, friend and teacher.
An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he is a trustee of the royal armouries at hm tower of london, and of the mary rose trust. If you need further help or want to know more about longbow making, consider reading the book making. Onepiece longbows shoot the best in primitive bows with an onepiece longbow from lancaster archery supply. Professional bowyer and longbowman steve stratton guides through the process of making your own english warbow in this wide screen presentation. Our collection here is for educational and scholarly purposes, to be used by archers interested in traditional archery, honing their archery skills, and bow arrow making.
I have some copies in the shop for sale or you can purchase them online at lulu publishing. Collect your recipes, photos and stories to create your own recipe book. Bow and arrow how to make bows and other traditional. Many years later, and after perfecting his own techniques of longbow making through experimentation, and having an ear into the past, ensuring all that has been learnt is not ignored or forgotten. The longbow was also an economic choice and the book looks at the cost and manufacture of bows and arrows, the training and equipping of archers, their payment and the general logistics of an archer army. Get instant prices for custom printed books and receive a free quote. Learn the theory and practical elements of bow and arrow construction, of using the longbow and crossbow. A social and military history 2nd revised edition by hardy cbe, robert. Dec 26, 2015 m ost english books about or based in wales arent very good. Reycraft books authentic stories and illustrations reflecting the. Longbow, the first book in the series, was written 15 years ago for my. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Bow building books, books and dvds 3rivers archery. Selfpublished books are often just ebooks, but some companies also create printed versions. Whatever your requirements there a complete list of the titles of the books that are. How to make one, and its place in a good life graf, stephen on. Earn up to 70% royalty on sales to customers in the us, canada, uk, germany, india, france, italy, spain, japan, brazil, mexico, australia and more. Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the extraordinary victories enjoyed by english forces over superior numbers at crecy and poitiers, and remained a key. When i later decided to selfpublish, i did edit it to be a bit more gritty.
Bow building books are a treasure you will be happy to keep on your bookshelf. Bow building books are a treasure you will be happy to keep on your. If youve ever thought about making your own bow, this book is a good place to start. If you re writing about a background thats not your own, wed like to read in. M ost english books about or based in wales arent very good. Unclipped dust wrapper has now been fitted with removable archive acetate film. Self publishing book costs how much does it cost to. This eliminates your need to keep an inventory or deal with the logistics of shipping. The files you uploaded will then be sent off to the kdp or createspace content team, who will get it ready for publication. In this article, i offer 10 steps for writing a book along with 10 bonus steps to getting your book done. You get over 80% or more of the net sale revenues and tools for promoting your creations. I love being creative with recycled book pages and magazines.
Home taxidermy customer corner 2014 customer corner 2015. The author will supply you with a complete package of information to enable you to start learning how to make a bow and arrow today, without your having to search any further at the book store, the library, or the internet. Steve shows you how to complete each stage in a clear, precise set of instructions in nearly 1hour and 35 minutes of footage. How to make a book page bow out of pages from a damaged book. If you need further help or want to know more about longbow making, consider reading the book making traditional bows, which is available only through this website in both ebook and paperback formats click here below i will take you through the making of a simple laminate longbow with a. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and enthusiasm. Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the. Buy making traditional bows simple longbow making instructions traditional archery book holmegaard bow war arrow flemish bowstring 1 by chris munkel, chris munkel isbn. Create, publish and distribute your book in print worldwide. Pdf guide to the longbow download full pdf book download. The longbow was also an economic choice and the book looks at the cost and manufacture of bows and arrows, the training and equipping of archers, their payment and the general logistics of an archer.
Stop by our site to learn how much it costs to print your book with 48 hr books. I own thousands of books and have collected them for 40 years but have never. Of the various books on the subject which were published at the time of the revival of archery at the end of the last century, the best by far is roberts english bowman. Whatever your requirements there a complete list of the titles of the books that are included on the disk is reproduced below, take the time to read through the list of titles and you will see the depth and breadth of knowledge that is. These are people who are passionate about primitive archery and are willing to share their knowledge. Professional bowyer and longbowman steve stratton guides through the process of making your own english warbow in this wide screen. Unfortunately it doesnt describe the making of horn nocks and doesnt describe the making of a yew longbow or a bow made from laminations. Through a remarkable command of manuscript and printed sources and a judicious use of material evidence, including his own important collection of rare longbows, hugh soar establishes the deep connections of this bow to england, scotland, and wales. I hope you enjoy it and check out his books links at the bottom of the page. Coeditor of traditional bowhunter magazine and author of many books including. Internally good clean and tidy copy in tight binding, extremities of page a touch tanned. There is much more offered at this site that will help you in branding, marketing, and publishing. I hope that this guide will inspire you to make your own longbow.
Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can create, print, and sell their books through all major retail channels. Including descriptive photographs, diagrams, a complete glossary. Youll really enjoy the asides, the bow hunting talk, the literature of bow shooting mindset, the technique especially if youre holding that string too long. Historically, a fine bow was among a persons most treasured possessions. Full description making the laminated english warbow dvd.
See more ideas about traditional bow, bows and longbow. This year we are teaming up to bring you team longbow. The longbow was the weapon at the heart of the english military ascendancy in the century after 40. After a careful consideration of neolithic bows and arrows, the author describes the bows use in the medieval hunt and its associated customs. We offer the largest collection of archery books with a traditional archery focus. You will find detailed instructions, links to suppliers and other bow building websites, layout formulas, advice on wood selection, on grinding your own laminations, on design, and on finish.
Books similar to longbow girl goodreads meet your next. This page is for the author and fans of longbow and the roland inness saga to share their love of adventure, history and ripping good yarns. Soar pulls together all of these strings, presenting the engaging story of this most charismatic standoff weapon. These books are for everyone willing to accept the challenge. Invite friends and family to contribute to your personalized cookbook. Through a remarkable command of manuscript and printed sources and a judicious use of material evidence, including his own.
Besides the in death series, nora roberts is know for her prolific and immense body of work, routinely writing and publishing an average of 15 novels per year. Before starting to construct your own archery equipment, try to find bowmakers groups in your area and on the internet. Robert hardy is famous throughout the world as an actor. Discover a fine collection of traditional wood long bows crafted in maple, rosewood and walnut. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and. Congrats to steve graf on publishing the american longbow. It combines 3 decades of first hand knowledge and experience from an author clearly devoted to continually seeking and refining his own. Illustrated with over 150 then and now bw photographs from many locations on the lines of the area 1st edition. Expert bowhunter and archery traditionalist dan bertalan has compiled the most complete bowmaking text available today. She is best know for publishing trilogies of romance thrillers, which, according to nora roberts herself, allows the work come together more completely, and enables a more fluid.
An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he is a trustee of the royal. If you want to make your own longbow, this is one of the books to read. Once youre satisfied with your listing, click publish your kindle ebook or publish your paperback book. Roberts is a careful writer, who does not indulge in the thighfalutin style in which some authors have treated this subject he says p. Making the laminated english warbow the longbow series. Zen in the art of archery by eugen herrigel, archery by usa archery, the ruins of gorlan by john flanagan, the sorcerer of the. Set your list price and receive industryleading royalties. By traveling coast to coast and consulting americas top bowmakers, he has gathered the best information on how to build your own recurve longbow, improve your. Apr 19, 2016 english long bows, and traditional bows. No mater where you live in the country, youve got something close by that will make a bow.
The author will supply you with a complete package of information to enable you to start learning how to make a bow and arrow today, without your having to search any further at the book store, the library. I own thousands of books and have collected them for 40 years but have. Discover a fine collection of traditional wood long bows crafted in maple, rosewood. Use free tools to build and publish your book or take advantage of professional publishing services. This book is a guide and reference tool intended to give you the necessary foundations in bow building techniques so that you can build beautiful bows.
Before starting to construct your own archery equipment, try to find bowmakers groups in your. Popular archery books meet your next favorite book. By traveling coast to coast and consulting americas top bowmakers, he has gathered the best information on how to build your own recurve longbow, improve your hunting skills, care properly for a bow, and more. We only keep the cost of printing, leaving you with 100% of the profit. Longbow making learn how to make a longbow and much more. If youre like me and probably not going to make your own longbow, or you dont even care about longbows you shoot recurves, etc. An archers fairchase taking of north americas biggame 29. Were known for our epic selection of new, used, and. Publishing takes less than 5 minutes and your book appears on kindle stores worldwide within 2448 hours. Various styles of medieval arrowhead are considered and their effectiveness appraised.