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Ref 29: The Footsoldier
By Windrow and Hook
SOLD  
This book tells the story from the personal viewpoint of individual soldiers over the last 2500 years. Includes the bowmen of Agincourt. Detailed information about uniforms and equipment, illustrated totally in colour.
ISBN:0 19273147 5
Published by Oxford University Press.
Published date:1982
Edition: 1st.
Hardback
Condition: very good
Pages: 80
£5 		 Ref 69: Bows and Arrows
By James Duff
The author, who had nearly 50 years experience in archery, passes on hints and tips about bow and arrow making. Originally published in 1927.
ISBN:0 9503199 3 7
Published by the Simon Archery Foundation
Published date: 1992
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: very good
Pages: 173
£10 		 Ref 42: Toxophilus
By Roger Ascham
Reprint of the first archery book to be published in England in the 1500s.
ISBN: 0950 9503199 0 9
Published by the Simon Archery foundation
Published date: 1995
Hardback, no dust cover.
Condition: excellent
Pages: 174
£20 		  
Ref 55: Anecdotes of Archery
By E. Hargrove
A facsimile edition of the Knaresborough author’s book originally published in 1792, contains anecdotes from the lively and exclusive archery revival of that time.
ISBN: 901951 22 6
Published by The Tabard Press
Published date: 1970
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: excellent
Pages: 104
£20 		 Ref 48: Pro Aris et Focis
By R. Oswald Mason
A facsimile of the important historical work detailing the use of the longbow and pike in warfare. Originally published in 1798 and a plea for the re-adoption of archery.
ISBN: 901951 20 X
Published by the Tabard Press.
Published date: 1970
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: excellent
Pages: 59
£20 		 Ref 46:Bowman of Crecy
By Ronald Welch
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Set in the 14th century, the story follows the adventures of Hugh Fletcher and his band of outlaws and culminates in an exciting account of the Battle of Crecy.
ISBN: 0 19 271256 X
Published by the Oxford University Press
Published date: 1971
Hardback with dust cover protected by plastic jacket
Condition: average, ex library
Pages: 178
£10 		 Ref 23: The Mongols
By S. Turnbull
A well illustrated account of one of the most feared and efficient armies in history.
ISBN: 0 85045 372 0
Published by Osprey
Published date: 1980
Edition: 5th
Condition: very good
Pages: 40
£4 

 

  
Ref: 19 Howard Hill – the man and the legend
By Craig Ekin
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A very readable biography of ‘the world’s greatest archer’. Contains many photos of the great man in action.
ISBN: 0937752-02-9
Published by: Charger Productions Inc.
Publishing date: 1982
Edition: 1st edition
Hard back
Dust cover protected by plastic jacket.
Pages: 231
Condition: book excellent, dust cover slightly worn at corners
£40 
 Ref 17:Longbow
By Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy is an acknowledged expert on the longbow. His carefully researched book traces the history of the longbow from its early beginnings to its present day status as a sporting weapon.
ISBN: 0 85059 218 6
Published by Patrick Stephens Ltd.
Publishing date 1976
Edition :1st
Hardback
Dust cover: very good condition, slight fading on spine.
Pages: 216
Condition: very good
£30 		 Ref 13:Encyclopaedia of Archery
By W.F.Paterson
An alphabetical glossary of well-explained archery terms. Contains many photos and illustrations.
ISBN: 0 7090 1072 9
Published by St. Edmundbury Press
Publishing date: 1984
Edition:1st
Hardback with dust cover.
Condition: both very good
Pages: 202
£15 		 Ref 12:Hunting the hard way
By Howard Hill
Autobiographical account of personal experiences of bow hunting over a 20 year period.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Northumberland Press.
Published date: 1956
Edition:1st
Hardback, no dust cover.
Pages:224
Condition:Fair ex library copy with 2 stamps.
£25
Ref 15:Archery from golds to big game
By Keith C. Schuyler.
American journalist shares his love of outdoors and bow hunting. Illustrated with many photograghs.
ISBN: 70-88292
Published by: A.S. Barnes Inc
Published date: 1970
Hardback, good condition.
Dustcover slightly torn on back.
Pages: 569
£25
Ref 14:Traditional Bowyers of America
By Dan Bertalan
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Contains information on building recurves and longbows, selecting equipment, improving skills and bow hunting stories.
ISBN:0-9623955-0-1
Published by Envisage Unlimited
Publishing date : 1989
Edition:1st
Hardback with colourful printed cover.
Pages: 528
Condition: excellent
£25
Ref 10:Agincourt 1415
By Matthew Bennett
Clearly written account of Henry V’s victory at Agincourt supplemented by over 90 illustrations including maps, charts and colour plates.
ISBN: 1-85532-132-7
Published by Osprey
Publishing date: 1991
Edition: 1st
Soft back
Condition: very good
Pages: 96
£4
Ref 9: The Armies of Crecy and Poitiers
By Christopher Rothero
Beautifully illustrated, clearly explained account of the two battles in the context of the Hundred Years War.
ISBN: 0 85045 393 3
Published by Osprey
Published date 1989
Edition: 8th
Soft back
Condition: very good
Pages: 40
£4
Ref 8:The Armies of Agincourt
By Christopher Rothero
A well illustrated analysis of the weapons and armour used by the soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt.
ISBN: 0 85045 394 1
Published by Osprey
Published date: 1989
Edition: 10th
Pages: 40
Condition: excellent
£4 		 Ref 67:Complete book of the bow and arrow
By G. Howard Gillelan
Comprehensive reference book on target, field, bow hunting and bow fishing.
ISBN: 0-8117-0407-6
Published by Stackpole Books
Published date: 1977
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book very good, dust cover very slight wearing at edges
Pages: 328
£5 		 Ref 7: Field and Target Archery
By Edmund Burke
Designed to give advice on technique to improve target, field and flight archery. Many photos aid explanations.
ISBN: 0-668-00825-3
Published by Arco
Published date: 1971
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: Dust cover worn with some small tears, book good
Pages: 140
£7 		 Ref 53: The new archery
By David Butler
Majors on advice with equipment and distance shooting and accuracy of arrows. Several diagrams and photos.
ISBN: 0-498-01142-9
Published by A.S. Barnes
Published date:1973
Edition; 2nd
Hardback, no dust cover
Condition: excellent
Pages: 140
£5 
Ref 6: Archery – the modern approach
By E. G. Heath
Contains history of the bow and practical advice on technique for both the novice and experienced archer.
ISBN: none recorded
Published by Faber and Faber
Published date: 1966
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book very good, slight wearing to dust cover at edges
Pages: 279
£8
  		Ref 5:Storm from the East
By Robert Marshall
Beautifully illustrated book accompanied the BBC TV series tracing the history from Genghis Khan to Khubilai Khan
ISBN : 0 563 36338 X
Published by BBC
Published date 1993
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust jacket
Condition: excellent
Pages: 256
£10 		 Ref 4:The Mongols
By David Morgan
A study of the largest continuous land empire and its’ impact in the 13th century. Contains chapters on Mongol leaders, nomadic society, religion, politics and military expertise. Several plates and illustrations.
ISBN: 0 631 13556 1
Published by: Blackwell
Published date: 1986
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust cover
Condition: book excellent, dust jacket very good
Pages: 238
£10 		 Ref 3: Mongolia’s Culture and Society
By Jagchid and Hyer
This book, the first full study in English of the culture and society of Inner Mongolia, describes a nomadic lifestyle that is changing due to social and political change.
ISBN: 0 89158 390 4
Published by Dawson
Published date 1979
Edition: 1st
Hardback with dust jacket
Condition: book excellent, dust jacket slight scuffing to edges
Pages: 461
£25 
Ref 2: Russia and the Golden Horde
By C. Halperin
This is an interpretation of the impact of the Mongol conquest on Russia from the 13th to the 15th century.
ISBN: 1 85043 058 6
Published by Tauris
Published date: 1985
Softback
Condition: very good
Pages:180
£9 		 Ref 1: The Devil’s Horsemen
By James Chambers
An examination of the final phase of the Mongol invasion of Europe in 1241, outlining the strategies and tactics adopted by later military leaders.
ISBN: 0 689 10942 3
Published by: Atheneum
Published date: 1979
Edition: 2nd
Hardback with dust jacket
Condition: very good, dust jacket protected by plastic jacket
Pages: 190
£4
 		    
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