Chinese Archery
by Selby, Stephen
- Used
- as new
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- As New
- ISBN 10
- 9622095011
- ISBN 13
- 9789622095014
- Seller
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Trinity TB, Newfoundland, Canada
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About This Item
Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2003. An in-depth, scholarly monograph examining the history, techniques and traditions of archery in China, from its origins in approximately 1500 BCE to the present day. Covers a wide range of bow and arrow designs, materials and techniques used in construction, decorative elements, accessories and archaeological finds of ancient crossbow mechanisms, bronze and stone arrowheads. The author, a linguist and widely recognized expert on Asian weaponry, is also a practicing archer. A fascinating and highly recommended study. Text in English with key sections including excerpts from original ancient Chinese text. 418 pp., illustrations in colour & b&w, chronological chart, detailed bibliography of English and Chinese sources, index.. First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. 24 x 16.5 cm.
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- Seller
- Orchid Press (CA)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 001715
- Title
- Chinese Archery
- Author
- Selby, Stephen
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 9622095011
- ISBN 13
- 9789622095014
- Publisher
- Hong Kong University Press
- Place of Publication
- Hong Kong
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- 24 x 16.5 cm
- Keywords
- weapons, archery, martial arts, China, history, culture
- Bookseller catalogs
- Asia OOP/Rare;
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