North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers (1894) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169275867)

North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers is a comprehensive guide to the traditional weapons of Native American tribes in North America. Written by Otis Tufton Mason in 1894, the book covers the history, construction, and use of bows, arrows, and quivers by various tribes across the continent.The book begins with an overview of the different types of bows used by Native Americans, including the longbow, flatbow, and recurve bow. It then delves into the materials used to construct these weapons, such as wood, bone, and sinew. The author also discusses the different types of arrows and quivers used by Native Americans, including those made from reeds, cane, and animal hides.Throughout the book, Mason provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various types of bows, arrows, and quivers used by different tribes, including the Apache, Cherokee, Comanche, and Sioux. He also includes information on the different techniques used to shoot arrows, such as the thumb release and the three-finger release.North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native American tribes, as well as for archery enthusiasts who want to learn more about traditional bow-making techniques.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.

Author: Otis Tufton Mason
ISBN-10: 1169275869
ISBN-13: 9781169275867
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d