Thompson, Maurice
The Witchery of Archery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780996799119
- author:
- Thompson, Maurice
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Incandescence Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 186
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Witchery of Archery by Maurice Thompson is a seminal work that explores the art and sport of archery in 19th-century America. Originally published in 1878, this treatise shares similarities with Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, offering insights into the world of archery during its golden age. Maurice Thompson's unique blend of literary, poetic, narrative, and sporting talents is on full display in this book, which recounts his own adventures as a young man hunting with longbows in the wilderness. With its beautiful new type setting and inclusion of original illustrations and text, including an additional chapter not found in earlier editions, this Incandescence Press edition is a must-have for archery enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This edition includes a new introduction, notes, and author bio, providing a fresh perspective on Thompson's life and work. With its rich historical context and engaging narrative, The Witchery of Archery offers a fascinating glimpse into America's past and the world of archery during its heyday.
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