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ABC ARCHERY - The Romance of Archery: A Social History of the Longbow
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Manufacturer: Westholme Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 799
EAN: 9781594160677
ISBN: 1594160678
Label: Westholme Publishing
Manufacturer: Westholme Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2008-12-15
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Studio: Westholme Publishing
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The longbow has been a part of English culture for centuries, up until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century all boys were obliged to begin archery training at the age of six.But rather than disappear, the longbow began a new life as the centerpiece of recreational archery. Soon abandoned by villagers, the longbow found itself in the hands of gentlemen who formed social clubs around the bow. These clubs and societies offered members an opportunity to meet their peers in pleasant concourse. When, during the 18th and 19th centuries, these clubs started to accepted women as members, the longbow literally became the arm of cupid, with recreational archery providing a setting for prospective partners to meet in a socially acceptable environment.With intelligence and wit, this superb volume leads readers on a fascinating journey through the later history of the venerable longbow.
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