Hamm Jim (ed.) The Traditional Bowyer's Bible. Volume 1

Lyons Press, 2000. — 320 p.Many archers and bowhunters are surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as effectively as most modern bows. Never before have such detailed bow-making instructions been available to the home craftsman on how to bring such history alive.The first of a collection of four books that covers Everything you need to know about bow building. Volume 1 is a step-by-step guide from many of today's top primitive bowyers. Comprehensive coverage of topics from tree to bow. Highly recommended for beginner bowyers.