Roger Ascham: Toxophilus, 1545

Book Overview

""Roger Ascham: Toxophilus, 1545 (1868)"" is a book written by Edward Arber that provides a detailed account of the famous work by Roger Ascham titled ""Toxophilus"". Ascham's work is a treatise on the art of archery, which was a popular sport in Tudor England. The book was originally published in 1545 and was aimed at promoting archery as a noble and beneficial pastime. It was also intended to provide practical guidance on the techniques and equipment required for the sport. In his analysis of ""Toxophilus"", Arber provides a comprehensive overview of the historical context in which the book was written and the significance of archery in Tudor society. He also examines the style and structure of Ascham's writing and the themes and ideas that are explored in the text. Overall, ""Roger Ascham: Toxophilus, 1545 (1868)"" is an informative and engaging book that sheds light on one of the most important works on archery in English literature. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of sports and leisure in Tudor England, as well as for archery enthusiasts and scholars of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164069217
• ISBN13: 9781164069218
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"