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The Archers of Islam

The Archers of Islam THE ARCHERS OF ISLAM BY W. F. PATERSON '... archery is dependent on five articles: the bow, the string, the arrow, the thumb guard and the archer'. Taybugh � al-Ashraf � 1) I. Introduction Though the bow is one of the most important early weapons devised by man and its impact on history has been considerable, it has rarely been given the detailed attention that it deserves. It merits study as it has a degree of complexity which can only be appreciated by actual use and an understanding of its basic mechanics. One may add to this an understanding of the vocabulary and technical terms, as and when they may appear, and a fuller appreciation of the actions of archers in miniature paintings. Success with the bow results from hard work and regular practice, for only by these means can a degree of mastery be achieved, enabling the archer to draw to the limit of his strength and yet shoot under full control. If one watches an experienced archer, his actions appear smooth and effortless, which is as it should be, but to the onlooker this can give a false impression, as the considerable effort needed to draw http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient Brill

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Publisher
Brill
Copyright
© 1966 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
0022-4995
eISSN
1568-5209
DOI
10.1163/156852066X00047
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Abstract

THE ARCHERS OF ISLAM BY W. F. PATERSON '... archery is dependent on five articles: the bow, the string, the arrow, the thumb guard and the archer'. Taybugh � al-Ashraf � 1) I. Introduction Though the bow is one of the most important early weapons devised by man and its impact on history has been considerable, it has rarely been given the detailed attention that it deserves. It merits study as it has a degree of complexity which can only be appreciated by actual use and an understanding of its basic mechanics. One may add to this an understanding of the vocabulary and technical terms, as and when they may appear, and a fuller appreciation of the actions of archers in miniature paintings. Success with the bow results from hard work and regular practice, for only by these means can a degree of mastery be achieved, enabling the archer to draw to the limit of his strength and yet shoot under full control. If one watches an experienced archer, his actions appear smooth and effortless, which is as it should be, but to the onlooker this can give a false impression, as the considerable effort needed to draw

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Journal of the Economic and Social History of the OrientBrill

Published: Jan 1, 1966

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