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The Archery library is a free online library containing digital versions of old archery books, prints and articles from times past.
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Did you know that archery was one of the first sports to include a women’s event at the Olympics – in 1904? 🏹 This epic Victorian ensemble was owned by one 'Fanny de Neufville Giveen', nee Lucas. A thread 🧵
In 1908, the London Summer Olympics witnessed a remarkable achievement that remains unparalleled to this day. Sybil “Queenie” Newall, a British archer, made history by securing a gold medal in archery at the age of 53 years and 275 days. This milestone earned her the title of the…
In Korea, there's a saying: "China is the land of spears, Japan of swords, and Korea of bows." While it's unclear how old or widespread this idea truly is, it's undeniable that archery has held deep cultural and military significance in Korean history. tradition.
May 10th #NationalArcheryDay a day dedicated to recognizing archery as a sport and promoting its history and culture. It's a time to celebrate the ancient practice of archery, whether you're a seasoned archer or just curious about the sport. @SamHeughan is a seasoned…
New book: "The Adventurous #Bowmen: Field Notes on African Archery" by Saxton T. Pope, 1926. Account of an #archery #safari Saxton Pope undertook with Stewart White and Art Young in Kenya in 1925, exactly 100 years ago. #hunting #bow #arrow #popeandyoung archerylibrary.com/books/pope/the…
'Archery Practice on Staten Island', by G.S. Reinhart. Harper's Magazine, August 3 1878.
Les arcs anglais médiévaux pouvaient tirés une flèche à près de 300 mètres (3 terrains de football). les archers devaient avoir une grande force pour les utiliser. Le squelette d'un archers anglais est facilement reconnaissable par les archéologues, le bras gauche est plus large.
🏹Longbow skills were so vital in medieval times that archery practice in England was mandatory on every Sunday after Church - and rival sports such as football, were banned. 🏹Until quite recently it was widely believed that this law had never been repealed. #FolkloreThursday
Ancient arrows. Yes, Africa invented archery, too. Arrowheads as old as 70,000 years have been found in the Sibudu Caves (near Durban, SA). It's likely bows and arrows originated in East Africa much earlier. Ancient Nubia was known as Ta-Seti ("The land of the Bow")
Based on the Maha Buddhavamsa, Prince Siddhartha (who would become the Buddha) was renowned for his extraordinary skills in archery before his renunciation. He demonstrated advanced archery techniques that surpassed even the most accomplished master archers of his time.
Women’s archery at the 1908 London Olympics.
Archery on horseback,Mongolia 🇲🇳 The Mongols had developed a composite bow made out of sinew and horn and were skilled at shooting it while riding, which gave them the upper hand against ordinary foot soldiers.
1415 Olympics. England take gold in the archery event at Agincourt.
A Victorian archery outfit belonging to Mrs Fanny Giveen. C. 1855, now part of the collection of the Museum of London. © The Archaeologist #archaeohistories
New Article: "The Old and Novel #Sport of Archery" Apropos of its inclusion in the Olympic Games at the St. Louis Exposition. Article by A. B. Casselman on the #history of #archery. From The Century Magazine, August 1904. #archeryhistory #Olympics archerylibrary.com/articles/the-c…
Update for "Archery — The Technical Side" Archer Subscribers Deluxe Edition. #archery. #physics dlvr.it/T0ylxH
Season's Greetings with all good wishes for the New Year from The Archery Library! #seasonsgreetings #christmas #newyear #archery dlvr.it/T0SBfF
Update for "Archery — The Technical Side" Analyzing the #Paradox, by Hodgson. #archery. #physics dlvr.it/SyNwmb
Article on using #silk for improving the performance of a #bow by using it as #backing. by Dr. #Hickman, from The American Archer, 1940. #archery #archerylibrary dlvr.it/Sws4y5
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