The book of the crossbow

Description:

The history of the crossbow, with notes comparative on the longbow, shortbow, and handgun -- The construction and management of crossbows : mediaeval -- The construction and management of crossbows--(continued) : modern -- A treatise on the siege engines used in ancient and mediaeval times for discharging great stones and arrows.

subjects: Catapult,  Crossbows,  Crossbow,  bow,  siege,  arrow,  stock,  bolt,  arm,  skein,  siege engines,  steel bow,  ancient siege,  half full,  bastard string,  sporting crossbow,  surface view,  side view,  target crossbow,  military crossbow