Book on Stone Age European Archery

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:40 am

At #3 WTAF I was given a copy Of Pfeil und Bogen (Arrow and Bow) by atarnite JJ of Germany. He writes this book, in German, under the nom de plume Jurgen Junkmanns.

Although it would be impossible for me to review this book, it is still possible to recommend it. A large number of illustrations from Mesolithic and Neolithic sites across Europe as well as middle ages finds are not so difficult to decipher with the use of a German dictionary! Many of the photos are seen elsewhere but others have been referenced but hard to find.

The bows and arrows are shown in clear plans complete with cross sections and scale. Talking to the author, it seems that the book is a culmination of a master's degree thesis and maybe more. Pity there is not an English version available.

The relationship of this book to Asian archery is that many stone and bone arrow points found in Europe correspond well to those found in Central Asia, though a distinct lack of archaeology in Central Asia has yet to produce the perishable remains.

If one would like to have a detailed picture of the very beginnings of archery from known artifacts, find Pfeil Und Bogen. Jack Farrell

Daniel T. · Post by **Daniel T.** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:40 am

Thank you for bringing the book to my attention, I am very happy when I can get a good book related to archery!

Daniel

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:34 am

Ha! I was actually very curious if JJ may be J?rgen Junkmanns

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I haven't read the book yet but it's on my list and I'm strongly suppose this is a very good piece of writing.

I greatly admire J?rgen for his clarification of the common misconceptions concernig the design of the Holmeg?rd bows. He really must be a person with serious approach and vast knowledge on the subject.

Dusan · Post by **Dusan** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:10 pm

Thank you for info Jack. Your anglish is closer to german than mi slovak

... Congratulation JJ !

TZH · Post by **TZH** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:15 pm

Hello

I know the book and the author, all of his works (f.e. the articles in "Das Bogenbauer-Buch") are excellent.

Zolt

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:38 pm

A question to the author, has there been any proposition for a translation of the book into English? I apologize for not being discreet, but I'm really so keen on reading it and my German is, well non-existent.
Otherwise this is a good reason to start to learn German

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JJ · Post by JJ » Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:45 pm

Ashbow, I am currently working on an english translation of the book. Hillary Greenland had suggested I should do it and it seems that she would help correcting it and also in trying to publishing it in England...

Best regards, JJ

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:58 pm

JJ,
This is a great piece of news, I'm sure Hilary Greenland will do just great.

JJ · Post by JJ » Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:01 pm

First I have to do my homework;-)) I?m on page 13 with translating...

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:09 pm

O yes I know how does it feel, I'm at the moment translanting a book as well and have similar results, hehe ; )

Andrzej Abratowski · Post by **Andrzej Abratowski** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:33 pm

I have found a book in amazon.de but can I buy this book in different way?
regards
Andrzej

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:03 am

JJ; Don't forget Jan Sachers for technical assistance. He is a professional and his English is impeccable.

England English and American English have their differences.

JJ · Post by JJ » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:39 am

Andrzej they used to have it in some french archery shops and on editions primitive, in french;-))

Jack, I will try my best, then HIllary is supposed to take out the errors;-))

JJ