Project Gutenberg 2012-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 375 Ford, Horace A. (Horace Alfred) 1822 1880 Butt, W. (William) 1826 1911 Butt, William The theory and practice of archery Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Theory and Practice of Archery" by Horace A. Ford and W. Butt is a comprehensive instructional work on the art and science of archery, written in the late 19th century. This guide delves into various aspects of archery, including the mechanics of bows and arrows, techniques for shooting, and the historical significance of archery in England. With such a detailed focus on practical knowledge and improvement, it aims to elevate archery from a mere pastime to a scientific and disciplined skill. The opening of the book serves as a preface outlining its purpose and context. It highlights the legacy of Horace Ford, an accomplished champion archer, and discusses the need for a updated guide to archery since his original work was published. The text emphasizes the significance of practical experience and the evolution of archery, including scientific principles that improve accuracy and performance. Additionally, it addresses misconceptions surrounding bow handling and technique, promoting a systematic approach to mastering the sport. The perspective of both Ford and Butt indicates a commitment to educating modern archers, ensuring students of archery have foundational and advanced insights into their craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41643/41643-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Archery GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 1329888 2025-09-17T03:45:54.334754 text/html 1400453 2024-10-23T13:00:22 text/html 952113 2025-09-17T03:46:20.582630 application/epub+zip 969232 2025-09-17T03:45:58.318712 application/epub+zip 299018 2025-09-17T03:45:56.208774 application/epub+zip 1279113 2025-09-17T03:46:29.032607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1259013 2025-09-17T03:46:18.318643 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 593309 2022-09-19T05:21:51.791675 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 691490 2025-09-17T03:45:48.158772 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 671595 2024-10-23T13:00:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16718 2025-09-17T03:46:29.244568 application/rdf+xml 26932 2025-09-17T03:45:56.548757 image/jpeg 3707 2025-09-17T03:45:56.383730 image/jpeg 885954 2025-09-17T03:45:54.478751 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia