THE GREY GOOSE WING. By E.G. Heath.

(1971) 1972 1st US edition. Large 4to (220 x 305mm). Ppii,352. B/w photographs, colour and b/w illustrations, bibliography. Orange cloth, red and gilt archer motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt on red label.

This is an extensive and readable history of archery which has acquired a good reputation in the forty years since its first publication. Chapters include: Bowmen of the stone age; The great composite bow - the first 2000 years; The ultimate in missile weapons; The clothyard shaft; The decline of the longbow; The sporting revival; Warriors and priests; Redskin archers; The crossbow; The symbolism of archery.