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Toxophilus is an insightful exploration of target archery through the lens of the English Longbow. The book is thoughtfully divided into two main parts the first passionately argues for the promotion of target archery as a healthy pursuit that enhances individual well-being and bolsters national defense; the second serves as a comprehensive instruction manual for mastering the English longbow in target archery. Written in 1545, during a time when the longbow had been a staple of European warfare since medieval times, Ascham emphasizes how target archery prepares individuals for the rigors of ...

Besonders reizvoll an dieser sehr ausführlichen Anleitung zum Bogenschießen ist die Weise, in der Ascham sein großes Wissen an den Leser...