American Archery: A Vade Mecum Of The Art Of Shooting With The Long Bow (1917)

American Archery: A Vade Mecum Of The Art Of Shooting With The Long Bow is a book written by Robert Potter Elmer and originally published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of shooting with the longbow, which was a popular weapon in medieval England and was later adopted by Native Americans in North America. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of longbow shooting. The first chapter provides an introduction to the longbow and its history, while the second chapter covers the different types of longbows and arrows. The third chapter focuses on the proper technique for shooting a longbow, including how to hold and draw the bow, aim, and release the arrow.Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the different types of targets used in longbow shooting, the various styles of shooting (including instinctive shooting and gap shooting), and the different types of arrows and their construction. The book also includes information on how to care for and maintain a longbow, as well as tips for improving accuracy and consistency.Overall, American Archery: A Vade Mecum Of The Art Of Shooting With The Long Bow is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of longbow shooting. It provides a thorough overview of the subject, including detailed instructions and tips for beginners and experienced archers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.