Straight and True: A Select History of the Arrow Contributor(s): Soar, Hugh D. H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 159416147X ISBN-13: 9781594161476 Publisher: Westholme Publishing OUR PRICE: $23.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Archery - History | Military - Weapons - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
Dewey: 623.441 |
LCCN: 2013655031 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.15 lbs) 264 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From Spears and Blowpipe Darts to the Ultimate Human-Powered Projectile In Straight and True: A Select History of the Arrow, Hugh D. H. Soar describes the transition from hand-thrown spear to bow-launched arrow and then follows the arrow's developments in cultures around the world and across time. The book describes arrows found in Neolithic sites; those used by North and South American Indians--including a detailed discussion of poison-tipped arrows; arrows used in China, Japan, and Mongolia; and finally the arrow in Europe, where it was successfully paired with the longbow during the Middle Ages. After discussing the development of the arrow for sport and recreation, the author completes his survey with the changes in technology introduced during the twentieth century though the use of the alloy of aluminum with other lightweight metals as well as synthetic materials to construct parts of the arrow. Relying on his considerable knowledge accumulated through decades of research, the author provides the reader with an appreciation for a humble device that, coupled with the bow, changed the history of the world. |