en The Archery Library http://www.archerylibrary.com/ The Archery library is an online library containing digital versions of old archery books, prints and articles from times past. Archery History Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1904/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1904/ By F.R. Lee. An Article on archery equipment and shooting styles in the former British colonies, including Burma, India, The Andaman Islands and the Rajputs. The Archer's Register was published yearly from 1864 to 1915. It contained archery related competition results, society lists, adverstisements, poetry, songs, obituaries and original papers. Archery History Wed, 5 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1905/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1905/ The new articles available are: A New Method of Measuring Pin-Hole Golds by C. Pownall, Stringing the Chinese Bow by M.B. and The Sharpest Loose by Dr. E. Mylins. The Archer's Register was published yearly from 1864 to 1915. It contained archery related competition results, society lists, adverstisements, poetry, songs, obituaries and original papers. Archery History Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/faris-elmer/arab-archery/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/faris-elmer/arab-archery/ Translated by N.A. Faris and R.P. Elmer. Translation of a 15th century manuscript with details on archery from the Garrett Collection of Arabic Manuscripts in the Princeton University Library. The book gives detailed description on all aspects of Arab archery at the time. Archery History Fri, 8 Jun 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/journal-of-the-anthropological-institute-of-great-britain-and-ireland/on-poisoned-arrows-in-melanesia/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/journal-of-the-anthropological-institute-of-great-britain-and-ireland/on-poisoned-arrows-in-melanesia/ By the Rev. R. H. Codrington, D.D. From: The Journal of the Antropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol. XIX, pp. 215-219. 1890. The title says it all: Article on the manufacture and use of poisoned arrows using human bone as arrowhead. Archery History Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/duff/bows-and-arrows/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/duff/bows-and-arrows/ Including Chapters on Shooting, Accessories and Competitions. By James Duff, 1927. Another book on bow and arrow making and shooting. James Duff was a Scottish Bowyer who came to the U.S.A. where he eventually became president of the National Archery Association. Make sure to read the copyright details if you are from the U.S.A. Archery History Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1905/japanese-archery/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/articles/the-archers-register/1905/japanese-archery/ By S. Takaishi. From: The Archer's Register for 1904-1905. An article of how to shoot the Japanese bow was translated from a Japanese Badminton Archery by Mr. S. Takaishi for Major Straker. The shooting rules are extracts from the Hégé school's doctrine. Archery History Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:01 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/stemmler/essentials-of-archery/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/stemmler/essentials-of-archery/ By L.E.Stemmler, 1942. This book deals with bow and arrow making and shooting technique. It is well illustrated with photographs and drawings. This is not the copy that can be found in pdf-format on various download sites, but a revised version in which all drawings are available and the text has been corrected. Archery History Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/mason/north-american-bows-arrows-and-quivers/ http://www.archerylibrary.com/books/mason/north-american-bows-arrows-and-quivers/ By Otis T. Mason, 1894. From the Smithsonian Report for 1893. Report describing the equipment from the Native Americans of North-America. Contains detailed information on the diversity of tackle used by the different tribes, a vocabulary and manufacturing methods, e.g. on flaking arrow heads. Illustratd with 58 plates that have a detailed explanation included.