Author: Frank G. Speck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616461379
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Primitive Weapons Miscellany collects seven early papers on primitive weapons like boomerangs, harpoons, slings, and blowguns, taken primarily from anthropological journals. These papers show examples of the weapons, and describe their use in hunting prey. This volume includes facsimile reprints of The Cane Blowgun in Catawba and Southeastern Ethnology (Frank G. Speck), Boomerangs (Gilbert T. Walker), Australian Throwing Sticks, Throwing-Clubs, and Boomerangs (D. S. Davidson), Distribution and Use of Slings in Pre-Columbian America . . . (Philip Ainsworth Means), Sling Contrivances for Projectile Weapons (F. Krause), Throwing Sticks in the National Museum (Otis T. Mason), and Aboriginal American Harpoons (Otis T. Mason).
Weapons of Ancient Times
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429619678
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Describes the weapons used in battles by ancient cultures, from primitive weapons like stone axes to more advanced weapons such as chariots and iron swords"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429619678
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
"Describes the weapons used in battles by ancient cultures, from primitive weapons like stone axes to more advanced weapons such as chariots and iron swords"--Provided by publisher.
Hunting Weapons
Author: Howard L. Blackmore
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486409610
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book 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.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486409610
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book 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.
Sticks, Stones and GUNS
Author: Reto Makasy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781493510634
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 774
Book Description
A detailed history of the creation and refinement of the projectile weapon, this book details the many aspects of building firearms and increasing their accuracy. From the shotgun and musket to hand guns and development of auto loading machine guns an in depth look of the manufacture of firearms with illustrations. * The history of gunpowder* How hand held firearms were developed from the cannon to the pistol* Muzzle loading vs. breech loading* The invention of the shot gun and it's improvements* The evolution from hammer to firing pin* A detailed look at four different safety mechanisms* The development of cartridges and ejector systems* A look at seven different trigger systems and the first trigger patent * Ballistics, rifling, ammunition, explosives, magazines, Sport shooting, military rifles and more...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781493510634
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 774
Book Description
A detailed history of the creation and refinement of the projectile weapon, this book details the many aspects of building firearms and increasing their accuracy. From the shotgun and musket to hand guns and development of auto loading machine guns an in depth look of the manufacture of firearms with illustrations. * The history of gunpowder* How hand held firearms were developed from the cannon to the pistol* Muzzle loading vs. breech loading* The invention of the shot gun and it's improvements* The evolution from hammer to firing pin* A detailed look at four different safety mechanisms* The development of cartridges and ejector systems* A look at seven different trigger systems and the first trigger patent * Ballistics, rifling, ammunition, explosives, magazines, Sport shooting, military rifles and more...
Tools of War
Author: Syed Ramsey
Publisher: Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 938683412X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
There are a wide range of ancient weapons from around the globe. Ancient weapons are often advancements on the earlier phase of weapons development, the primitive weapons man first created for hunting and warfare. However, some have no primitive predecessors, like the sword. Swords can only be crafted through a forging process that had not been invented in the earliest phase of weapon construction. Ancient weapons come in three forms, ranged weapons, melee (close combat) and siege weapons. Many of these weapons, like the sword, are almost universally known while others like the bizarre hunga-munga are little known and defy classification. The age of ancient weapons technically ended with the dawn of the medieval period, but these human powered weapons continued to dominate battlefields up until the ascendance of firearms. However, they can still be found on battlefields up to this very day. This book has been written keeping in view the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students and research scholars in the area of Military History & weapons and warfare.
Publisher: Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 938683412X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
There are a wide range of ancient weapons from around the globe. Ancient weapons are often advancements on the earlier phase of weapons development, the primitive weapons man first created for hunting and warfare. However, some have no primitive predecessors, like the sword. Swords can only be crafted through a forging process that had not been invented in the earliest phase of weapon construction. Ancient weapons come in three forms, ranged weapons, melee (close combat) and siege weapons. Many of these weapons, like the sword, are almost universally known while others like the bizarre hunga-munga are little known and defy classification. The age of ancient weapons technically ended with the dawn of the medieval period, but these human powered weapons continued to dominate battlefields up until the ascendance of firearms. However, they can still be found on battlefields up to this very day. This book has been written keeping in view the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students and research scholars in the area of Military History & weapons and warfare.