Traditional Bowyer's Bible Volume 4

From the creators of the first three classic volumes, this new Bowyer's Bible is essential reading for those who make wooden bows. Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Jim Hamm and many of the other top bowyers in the world today provide insights into what thousands of bows have taught them.

Hardcover, 336 pages, profusely illustrated, $26.95.

Table of Contents for Volume 4


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Traditional Bowyer's Bible 4

Traditional Bowyer's Bible Volume 3

Hardcover, 352 pages with index for all three volumes, $24.95


Table of Contents for Volume 3

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Traditional Bowyer's Bible 3

Traditional Bowyer's Bible Volume 2

Hardcover, 320 pages, profusely illustrated, $22.95


Table of Contents for Volume 2


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Traditional Bowyer's Bible 2

Traditional Bowyer's Bible Volume 1

Hardcover, 320 pages, profusely illustrated, $19.95


Table of Contents for Volume 1

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Traditional Bowyer's Bible 1

Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers, Volume 1

Native Americans and their elegant weapons have long held a fascination for archers, history buffs, collectors, and anyone who appreciates traditional skills. From museums and private collections around the world the exceptional Indian archery pieces from eastern North American are brought together in one book.

Almost a hundred historic bows, scores of arrows, and more than a dozen quivers from thirty-eight tribes are illustrated. Beautifully detailed full-page pen and ink drawings give dimensions, decorations, and construction details.

Complete list of tribes covered in Volume 1

Hardcover, 144 pages, 8 1/2 x 11,
Profusely illustrated, $29.95

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Encyclopedia 1

Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers, Volume 2

Beautifully detailed full-page pen and ink drawings give dimensions, decorations, and construction details (all bow tips and arrows shown actual size). Covers Sioux, Cheyenne, Crow, Blackfoot, Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Navajo, Anasazi, and many more.

Complete list of tribes covered in Volume 2


Hardcover, 8 1/2 x 11, 96 pages
Profusely illustrated, $24.95

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Encyclopedia 2

Bows and Arrows of the Native Americans

Step back in time to the beautiful weapons used by Native Americans. This complete guide includes wooden bows, sinew-backed bows, horn bows, strings, arrows, and quivers.

Bows and Arrows of the Native Americans by Jim Hamm. Soft cover, 160 pages, 150 photos $14.95

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Bows and Arrows of the Native Americans

Whitetail Tactics for Recurves and Longbows

Profound insights into being in the right place, at the right time, with the right attitude.
Field and Stream Magazine

How did you fare last season? This book is guaranteed to get you closer to deer, and closer to BIGGER deer, than ever before. These deadly tactics will make you the ultimate "stealth" hunter. Order today for deer season.

Whitetail Tactics with Recurves and Longbows by Jim Hamm. Soft cover, 176 pages, illustrated, $16.95

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Whitetail Tactics

Ishi and Elvis

Reviews of Ishi and Elvis:

Conservationists and general readers will enjoy this marvelous book. Hamm is a writer to watch.

Review of Texas Books

A wonderful change from the normal hunting stories. Hamm has taken outdoor writing to a new level.
Traditional Bowhunter Magazine

Wholeheartedly recommended.
New Hampshire Wildlife

Ishi and Elvis by Jim Hamm. Hardcover, illustrated by Steve Allely, $9.95

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Ishi and Elvis

Longbow: A Social and Military History

New and Revised Edition by Robert Hardy

With an entire chapter on the bows recovered from the ship Mary Rose.

Traces the history of the longbow from its earliest beginnings through its heyday at the battles of Crecy, Poiters, and Agincourt. This book also describes the longbow as a hunting and sporting weapon in today's modern world. This is a compelling story and a major contribution to the history of archery.

Longbow: A Social and Military History by Robert Hardy. Softcover, 252 pages, illustrated, with 12 pages in full color. $19.95

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Longbow A Social and Military History

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