Hunting Weapons

From the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century

• Author(s): Howard L. Blackmore,
• Publisher: Courier Corporation
• Pages: 401
• ISBN_10: 0486409619
  ISBN_13: 9780486409610
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & Weapons , Antiques & Collectibles / General , Sports & Recreation / Hunting ,

Description:... Detailed, comprehensive account of swords, knives and bayonets, staff weapons, bows, crossbows, guns and other miscellaneous arms — dating from the Middle Ages to modern times. Over 280 contemporary illustrations catalog the spear of a Roman hunter, a medieval broad arrow, a harpoon gun fired by whalers, and much else.