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Toxophilus: The Schole Or Partitions, Of Shooting, Contained In Two Books (1821)

Toxophilus: The Schole Or Partitions, Of Shooting, Contained In Two Books (1821)

Ascham, Roger
Walters, John

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ISBN10: 1165151235
ISBN13: 9781165151233
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Toxophilus: The Schole Or Partitions, Of Shooting, Contained In Two Books is a book written by Roger Ascham and originally published in 1545. This 1821 edition is a reprint of the original work. The book is a treatise on archery, covering the history of the sport, the techniques and equipment used, and the benefits of archery for both physical and mental health. The first book of the work is a dialogue between two characters, Toxophilus and Philologus, discussing the merits of archery and the proper way to shoot a bow. The second book is a more technical manual, detailing the various types of bows and arrows, as well as the proper stance and technique for shooting. The book is considered a classic in the field of archery and has been influential in the development of the sport.To Which Is Added, A Dedication And Preface.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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