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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Spotted Dog on April 08, 2016, 10:00:44 am

Title: Question on Books
Post by: Spotted Dog on April 08, 2016, 10:00:44 am

Where can I find books that give dimensions on Plains Indian bows and arrows ?
I want to do more correct bows of the culture.


Dog

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Pat B on April 08, 2016, 11:07:33 am

Dog, Jim Hamm and Steve Alaley(sp) Encyclopedia of Bows, Arrows and Quivers. He has one book of Eastern and one of Western and Plains.

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Stick Bender on April 08, 2016, 05:40:32 pm

I second what Pat said it is a great book  but not all dimensions are there but gives you a pretty good view to take a guess , it's a book of few words with lots of illustrations,being a fan of American Indian bows I find my self picking it up 2 to 3 times a week ! 

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 08, 2016, 11:05:31 pm

Also check TBB 3. Jawge

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Spotted Dog on April 08, 2016, 11:37:07 pm

 Thanks guys. I will see what I can get first.

Dog

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Patches on April 08, 2016, 11:42:43 pm

Unfortunately, Hamm and Allely's vol.2 (the one with the Western bows) is out of production. You can buy an electronic version for $10 but it is not like having the real book in your hand.

Good luck!

Neal

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Spotted Dog on April 11, 2016, 01:27:47 pm

my wife will buy the E book for my birthday.  Soon to be 62. :(

Title: Re: Question on Books
Post by: Stick Bender on April 11, 2016, 01:40:12 pm

I actualy like the Ebook vertion of volume 2 makes it nice for quick reference & screen shooting & printing some of the diagrahms !