Wiethase: Bows, Arrows and Spears of North America, Canada and Greenland 2

Extensive overview of bows, arrows, and spears of the North American Natives. Vol. 2: Canada and Greenland.

North America geographically includes the United States of America with its northernmost state Alaska and Canada.

In this second volume, the arrows, bows and spears of the natives of Canada and Greenland are dealt with in detail. This is followed by the chapters on arrow wounds, arrow and spear poisons as well as spear throwers and blowguns from North America, Canada and Greenland.

In addition to the rich quotations from various sources and the illustrations from them, the work is richly provided with photographs of pieces from museums and private collections, as well as with explanatory maps.

Hardcover, 212 pp., more than 1200 illustrations, mostly in colour, as well as 10 plates.