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Traditional Bowyer's Bible 2

Traditional Bowyer's Bible 2

$22.95

Volume 2

G. Fred Asbell, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Dr Bert Grayson, Jim Hamm, Al Herrin, Jay Massey & Glenn Parker

13 Chapters covering a myriad of crucial topics not covered in the first volume, including Strings, Helpful Hints and Improving Accuracy.

At the time that this volume was published, Tim Baker was attending ancestral skills gatherings and credits a group of us instructors for the information and details shared about stringmaking for his Strings chapter.

Each volume of the Traditional Bowyer’s Bible Series was awaited with anticipation as they were released and are must haves for anyone interested in the topic.

318 pages
6” x 9” x .75”

list price $22.95

(Bois d'Arc Press)

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OTHER RECOMMENDED BOWMAKING RESOURCES

Traditional Bowyer's Bible 1
$22.95

Volume 1

Steve Allely, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Jim Hamm, Ron Hardcastle, Jay Massey & John Strunk

15 Chapters covering a myriad of crucial bow related topics. This book helped revolutionize the world of traditional bowmaking when it was first released and is still highly recommended as essential reading for anyone learning the craft.

At the time that this book was first published, Steve Allely and Tim Baker were regular attendees at ancestral skills gatherings and were sharing the concepts outlined in these chapters both on the archery range as well as around the campfire.

Jim Hamm’s book Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans had been a favorite; so when this book was released it was a must have and has continued so to this day.

324 pages
6” x 9” x .75”

list price $22.95

(Bois d'Arc Press)

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible 3
$22.95

Volume 3

Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Gabriela Cosgrove, Jim Hamm, Gene Langston, Jay Massey, Jay St. Charles, Jeff Schmidt, Scott Silsby & David Takura

13 Chapters on a variety of bow styles from around the world, arrows, stone points and more!

Each volume of the Traditional Bowyer’s Bible Series was awaited with anticipation as they were released and are must haves for anyone interested in the topic.

351 pages
6” x 9” x .75”

list price $22.95

(Bois d'Arc Press)

Traditional Bowyer's Bible 4
$22.95

Volume 4

Steve Allely, Tim Baker, Paul Comstock, Steve Gardner, Jim Hamm, Mickey Lotz, Tom Mills, Dan Perry, Marc St. Louis, Jim Welch & Mike Westvang

14 Chapters by various authors which nicely tie up the whole collection, with Steve Allely returning by sharing his incredible drawings of Ishi’s Archery Tackle.

It was a delight to recently visit Steve Allely’s workshop in Central Oregon where he continues his exploration of all things bow and arrow related.

Each volume of the Traditional Bowyer’s Bible Series was awaited with anticipation as they were released and are must haves for anyone interested in the topic.

300+ pages
6” x9” x .75”

list price $22.95

(Bois d'Arc Press)

Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans
$14.95

A Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Wooden Bows, Sinew Backed Bows, Composite Bows, Strings, Arrows & Quivers

by Jim Hamm

Very comprehensive, especially for a smaller book.

Many bowyers will tell you that this book helped them make their first bows.

156 pages
6” x 9” x .375”

list price $14.95

(Bois d'Arc Press)

Universal Tool Kit
Sale Price: $25.00 Original Price: $31.99

Out of Africa to Native California

by Paul Douglas Campbell

An inspiring treatise on using both rough flakes of stone as tools.

The appendix is also dedicated to information about making and using spearthrowers.

Paul was a regular at ancestral living skills gatherings for many years and was on the advisory board of the Society of Primitive Technology.

314 pages w/ clothbound hardback cover
6.25 x 9.375” x 1”

list price $29.95