Primitive American
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Primitive American
Archery - still primitive in nature!
The history of the draft with the Arch goes back thousands of years. There have been stone arrowheads found dating from as far back as 15,000 years go. This simple weapon helped ensure man's survival, as even the fastest animal was no match for the speed of an arrow - propelled by an archery bow.
Bows and arrows were first used solely for hunting purposes but as time went on they became a deadly and dominating force in warfare. The Egyptians used the bow against the Persians in 5000 BC. The Egyptians were also believed to be the first known people to have made composite bows. The Huns, led by Attila, famously used archers on horseback to run rampant through the Roman armies who were themselves short on archers.
Other civilizations and armies throughout the east also used archery, including the Chinese, the Japanese, Indians and the Persians. Some of the famous terracotta soldiers were archers. The archers were very favorable for the formation in a battle group, because of the relatively low cost of weapons, and because of the lack of necessary armor that was needed for archers, being situated most of the time on the back of the battlefield.
Skilled archers were a valuable asset for many Kings through history. And as a hilarious example of that is James II, King of England who in 1457 AD stated that football and golf, took to much time from archery practice and therefore should be banned!
Additionally, the Native American tribes were also very proficient in archery, using bows and arrows both for hunting and battles. The crossbow, which was actually known to be at least 2500 years, was also used in medieval warfare. One of the turning points in warfare, was the development of the English longbow which wrecked havoc upon the French armies at the Battle of Agincourt
The crossbow was more forceful and was superior for shorter ranges, while the longbow provided a huge advantage in the distance you could strike with. However, by the end of the middle ages the importance of archery in warfare clearly fell off. Due to the development of gun power weapons, that was more advanced and powerful.
Whether it's out in the woods stalking deer or on the field taking aim at a target, archery, for all its advancements, is still primitive in nature and there's something alluring about that.
About the Author
I am a business man who has over 30 years experience in Retail Sales and Marketing. I am also the managing partner of a eCommerce website, www.sportsmanbowstore.com.I have a blog that can be found at sportsmanbowstoreforum@blogspot.com. My real passion is serving Jesus Christ, and the Great Outdoors.
 |
 |
Awesome Primitive American COUNTRY FURNITURE Book ♥Prim Offerings♥ |  |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 1h 14m |
 |
Primitive 13 Star BETSY ROSS Aged American Flag Large | |
 |
US $24.95 | 19d 8h 50m |
 |
American COUNTRY SOUTH Book of Folk Art and Primitives | |
0 Bid | US $12.99 | 1h 29m |
 |
Primitive American COUNTRY DECORATING The Best Out Print ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 1h 45m |
 |
Primitive AMERICAN COUNTRY HOME Early Decorating Book ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 2h 16m |
 |
Early American ★COUNTRY KITCHEN★ Primitives Antiques ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 2h 45m |
 |
Primitive AMERICAN COUNTRY STYLE Book from the 1980s ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 3h 15m |
 |
♥SALE♥ Great American Country FOLK ART and Primitives Book ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 3h 44m |
 |
SALE SALE Great American Country FOLK ART and Primitives Book Inventory Sal | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 4h 17m |
 |
PriMiTiVe Folk Art RaGGedY ANN ANNiE DoLL USA PiNWheeL AMeRiCaN 4th of JuLy | |
1 Bid | US $22.50 | 4h 51m |
 |
SALE SALE AMERICAN COUNTRY STYLE SOURCE Primitive Antiques | |
0 Bid | US $10.99 | 5h 20m |
 |
♥ Primitive Grungy Patriotic Missy Kitty Cat Doll with Her American Flag ♥ | |
2 Bids | US $22.00 | 5h 20m |
 |
Primitive HOUSE TOUR Early American Country Houses ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 6h 32m |
 |
ALWAYS KISS ME GOODNIGHT BLOCK AMERICAN MADE SIGN Primitive Rustic Decor | |
1 Bid | US $6.99 | 7h 26m |
 |
SALESALE Primitive HOUSE TOUR Early American Country Houses | |
0 Bid | US $10.99 | 7h 35m |
 |
SALE SALE Primitive AMERICAN COUNTRY STYLE Book from the 1980s | |
0 Bid | US $10.99 | 8h 30m |
 |
Tan Early American Primitives Peg Rack Wooden Primitive Rusty Sq Head Nails | |
0 Bid | US $23.00 | 8h 47m |
 |
Early American COUNTRY KITCHEN Primitives Antiques | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 8h 58m |
 |
Primitive AMERICAN COUNTRY HOME Early Decorating Book | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 9h 30m |
 |
Primitive American COUNTRY DECORATING The Best Out of Print | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 9h 58m |
 |
Circle of Stars Primitive SignAged to PerfectionAmericanPatriotic | |
1 Bid | US $24.00 | 10h 12m |
 |
American COUNTRY SOUTH Book of Folk Art and Primitives ♥Prim Offerings♥ | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 10h 15m |
 |
Awesome Primitive American COUNTRY FURNITURE Book | |
0 Bid | US $11.99 | 10h 30m |
 |
Great Little Folk Art Patriotic Chick with American Flag Primitive OOAK NR | |
3 Bids | US $9.39 | 1d 2h 31m |
 |
Primitive American Quilt Santa Original Design OOAK | |
0 Bid | US $175.00 | 1d 4h 3m |
 |
HUNDRED YEARS SIGN AMERICAN MADE Inspirational Primitive Rustic Home Decor | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 1d 5h 24m |
 |
Primitive Uncle Sam Doll w Crow American Flags…Americana | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 5h 38m |
 |
AMERICANA primitive country PRIMITIVE TAGS scrapbook AMERICAN FLAG patriotic | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 5h 58m |
 |
LOVE MAKES A HOUSE SIGN AMERICAN MADE Inspirational Primitive Rustic Home Decor | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 1d 6h 2m |
 |
19th Century Antique American Cooking Spatula Turner Primitive AAFA | |
2 Bids | US $1.43 | 1d 6h 52m |
 |
MAY GOD LOOK DOWN SIGN AMERICAN MADE Inspirational Primitive Rustic Home Decor | |
0 Bid | US $7.99 | 1d 7h 9m |
 |
L1500 LOT OF 2 ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIMITIVE DOUGH BOWLS | |
8 Bids | US $30.00 | 1d 7h 17m |
 |
PRIMITIVE AMERICAN FLAG ARROW REPLACEMENT | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 7h 35m |
 |
American Country Furniture Great Primitive Book | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 7h 36m |
 |
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE 19C RARE BEEHIVE BUTTER MOLD STAMP AMERICAN 1800S | |
0 Bid | US $395.00 | 1d 7h 38m |
 |
♥ SALE ♥ American Country Style Source Book ♥ Primitive Antique ♥ Ideas♥Ideas | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 7h 38m |
 |
ANTIQUE PRIMITIVE AAFA 1850S AMERICAN HERB CUTTER ORIGNAL AMERICAN FOLK ART VC | |
0 Bid | US $350.00 | 1d 7h 40m |
 |
HAPPIEST PEOPLE SIGN AMERICAN MADE Inspirational Primitive Rustic Home Decor | |
1 Bid | US $12.99 | 1d 7h 56m |
 |
SALE ♥ American Country South ♥ Book Of Primitives Folk Art Country Charm | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 7h 57m |
 |
VINTAGE PRIMITIVE TOLE TOLEWARE AMERICAN FOLK ART TIN GRANDMA MOSES STYLE | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 8h 21m |
| Account limit of 2127 requests per hour exceeded. |
