[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 51
oper place, with thecock feather uppermost; when this isdone, the forefinger of the left hand isremoved and placed round the bow.While the left hand is raising the bow,the right should be drawing the stringwith two or three fingers only and notthe thumb; as soon as it reaches thehead it should be… … ARCHERY. 49 FLIGHT-SHOOTING. FHghl-shooting was at one time much more frequently piactised wilhtlie long bow than it is at present The object in iiight-shooting is simplyto ascertain which of a party can shoot to tlie greatest distance; this mustof course, be very detrimental to bows, which are…
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