Book TitleNorth American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers : an Illustrated History
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchery, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, North America, Native American
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Social Science, History
AuthorOtis Tufton Mason
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height8.6 in
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-017423
Dewey Decimal621.900
SynopsisOtis Tufton Mason, the founder of the Anthropologist Society of Washington, details the history of the archery tools used by the native peoples throughout the North American continent. Hundreds of precise line drawings showcase the many varieties of bows, arrows, and quivers they crafted, and beautifully rendered images display tools and materials. Sketched diagrams demonstrate exactly how the arrowpoints were mounted and the bows assembled. Nearly all the illustrations are accompanied by an explanatory page of authoritative information, and Mason's writing reveals his deep appreciation and admiration of the work he's presenting and the people who created it.