Hunting With The Bow And Arrow is a comprehensive guide to the art of bow hunting written by Saxton Pope, a renowned archer and one of the pioneers of modern bow hunting. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bow hunting, including the history of archery, the anatomy of game animals, the different types of bows and arrows, and the techniques and tactics used in hunting with a bow.Pope also shares his personal experiences and insights on bow hunting, providing readers with valuable tips on how to become a ...
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Hunting With The Bow And Arrow is a comprehensive guide to the art of bow hunting written by Saxton Pope, a renowned archer and one of the pioneers of modern bow hunting. The book covers a wide range of topics related to bow hunting, including the history of archery, the anatomy of game animals, the different types of bows and arrows, and the techniques and tactics used in hunting with a bow.Pope also shares his personal experiences and insights on bow hunting, providing readers with valuable tips on how to become a successful hunter. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs that demonstrate the proper form and technique for shooting a bow, as well as examples of different types of game and the best ways to approach them.Whether you are a seasoned bow hunter or a beginner, Hunting With The Bow And Arrow is an essential guide that will teach you everything you need to know about this ancient and rewarding sport. With its engaging writing style and practical advice, this book is sure to become a classic in the field of bow hunting literature.A number of shafts having been similarly prepared, the Indian was ready to feather them. A feather he called pu nee. In fledging arrows Ishi used eagle, buzzard, hawk or flicker feathers. Owl feathers Indians seem to avoid, thinking they bring bad luck. By preference he took them from the wings, but did not hesitate to use tail feathers if reduced to it. With us he used turkey pinions.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.
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This book recounts the archery career of Dr Saxton Pope, together with his experiences with and tutelage from Ishi, the last Yana indian (and to think that this was just 100 years ago).
The tales of hunting with the bow may not be to the taste of some modern people, but not so long ago, if you did not shoot something with your bow you and your family went hungry. Indeed, in many areas of the world, this situation still pertains.
The descriptions of and advice on making archery equipment will be invaluable to the practically inclined archer and interesting to the general reader. I can heartily recommend it to the reader interested in outdoor sports or primitive technology.