The Art of the Catapult Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery |
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| Author:
| Gurstelle, William |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55652-687-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2004 |
| Publisher: | Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $13.99 |
Book Description:
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Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey-ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional...
More DescriptionWhether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey-ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling.