The Classic Longbow

Manfred Federau

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Austin Macauley Publishers
06 December 2024

Archery

Immerse yourself in The Classic Longbow, the definitive guide for bow enthusiasts and craftsmen alike. If you've ever found yourself intrigued by the mechanics of bow design, or spent hours in pursuit of the perfect draw weight, this is the book for you. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, our guide offers unparalleled insights into the art of bowyery. Struggling to fine-tune your bow's performance? Our step-by-step instructions demystify the process, leading you toward mastery. Frustrated by the elusive quest for arrows that complement your bow and shooting style? Our comprehensive guide to arrow-making will turn those challenges into triumphs. So, next time you step into your workshop with aspirations of crafting the ideal bow and arrow set, make sure The Classic Longbow is at your side - your indispensable companion on the journey to archery excellence.

By: Manfred Federau
Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781788487894
ISBN 10: 1788487893
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 06 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Manfred Federau has a professional background in civil engineering as a consultant and for more than 35 years as a lecturer of soil mechanics. Based on his other background as a skilled craftsman, he has over the years maintained an interest in and performing craft and design. When he retired from lecturing, he devoted much of his time to creative hobbies, knife and bow and arrow making being among them. This book is the fruit of his passionate interest in combining craftsmanship with the study of the function of his most loved object of design: The classic English longbow and its ammunition: Traditionally made arrows.