The Bent Stick: Making and Using Primitive Wooden Hunting Bows

Paul Comstock

Published by Privately Printed, 1989

Condition: Very Good Soft cover

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Bowyer Paul Comstock's elusive primer on making and using the primitive bow. Comstock has built bows out of 11 different woods and once made two replica copies of the ca. 2700 B.C. Meare Heath bow - and declared they were the best he'd ever made. Detailed how-to with photos and drawings. Scarce. 42 pp. 11" x 8 1/2". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and light age toning to cover. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.

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Title: The Bent Stick: Making and Using Primitive Wooden Hunting Bows
Publisher: Privately Printed
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very Good

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