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Author Topic: Archery and tackle Mike T Member Member # 23 posted 05-20-2000 12:34 AM                   Hi, all. I don't know if you are aware, but there is a publication out there that, although it does not cover historical archery per se, does have enough pertinent info to interest the historical and reenactment archer. The publication is "Primitive Archer" You can go to www.primitivearcher.com for more info. For example, the latest issue has an article on Eastern (Japanese, Turkish and Indo-Persian composite)bows, and an article on growing your own flax for bowstrings. Previous issues have included fletching, info on the "Iceman" (not germaine to this group, but neither is "Gladiator"), horn nocks and Flemish Splice strings. Definitely worth a look into for the historical archer. I have been waiting for one more worthy than myself to write on the Medieval longbow, but have seen precious little on the subject. Any takers? Mike T. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged jsmart Member Member # 15 posted 05-21-2000 12:50 AM                   Hi Mike, I'm working with Murray Gaskins on a possible article for PA, about my classes making hickory longbows as part of our "hands on history" class. I've made a longbow and a shortbow from Yew, elm - and lots of hickory! As far as Medieval Longbows go... for reading i would recommend "The Hertiage of the Longbow" by Pip Bickerstaff Gresham Print, Nottingham, England (UK) 1999. I have one of his reenactor's longbows and this book is as well made as his bows. He covers about everything you would need to buy and do to construct a D- shaped longbow, horn nocks, flemish strings, arrows..... it is easy to understand and a good read and is as compairible to "the bent stick" for flatbow construction here in the states. hope this helps, jsmart Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged Mike T Member Member # 23 posted 05-23-2000 12:31 AM                   Excellent! Thanks for the Ref. I have heard of nothing but good about the author. Who would you recommend that carries the book? Mike T. Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged jsmart Member Member # 15 posted 05-23-2000 06:50 AM                   Hi Mike, I order mine from England I'm afraid...but it is a wonderful shop with lots of helpful advice, and replica stuff! http://www.bownet.com/Instore/eaglearc.html eagle classic archery tel.(010909) 478935 41 spring walk, worksop, notts., s801xq cheers, jsmart Registered: May 2000  |  IP: Logged

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