This fascinating study, the only book devoted exclusively to the crossbow, traces its use as a military and sporting weapon as well as its construction and management in medieval and modern times. The work also covers such related weapons as the balista, catapult, Turkish bow, and more. Over 240 illustrations.
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: The Catapult and Balista, The Turkish Composite Bow, The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension, The Bow-String, The Arrow, The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow, The Horne Groove, The Thumb-Ring, Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN0486287203VG
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Librería: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_483173249
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Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_486090577
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Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: The Catapult and Balista, The Turkish Composite Bow, The Turkish Bow. Construction ad Dimension, The Bow-String, The Arrow, The Method of Stringing a Turkish, Persian or Indian Bow, The Horne Groove, The Thumb-Ring, Composite Bows of Various Oriental Nations, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN0486287203VG
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Librería: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_480765726
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Librería: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_483148044
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Librería: Falls Bookstore, Readsboro, VT, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. illustrated with Drawings Ilustrador. \Yellow background withBlack-line pictorial and black print onfront cover. Printing on inside covers, Light shelfwear. Tight sound and unmarked 328 pages in original text and 47 in Appendix material. Contains material of author's original 19034 work plus added material of 1905 Appendix. Nº de ref. del artículo: 017090
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Librería: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Illustrated throughout, index, 328 pages plus appendix 24 pages and 23 pages. Clean unmarked copy, very nice. Nº de ref. del artículo: 016812
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Librería: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dover Publications, 2009. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. Nº de ref. del artículo: 546843
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Librería: Avol's Books LLC, Madison, WI, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 225128
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