Shakespeare An Archer (1897)

By William Lowes Rushton

Book Overview

Shakespeare An Archer (1897) is a book written by William Lowes Rushton. The book explores the possibility that William Shakespeare, the famous playwright, may have been an archer in his youth. Rushton examines various historical documents and pieces together a theory that Shakespeare may have been a member of the Stratford-upon-Avon Archery Company, a prestigious group of archers in the town. The book also delves into the history of archery in Shakespeare's time and how it played a significant role in English society. The author provides detailed descriptions of the archery equipment used during that era and how it was used in battle and sport. Overall, Shakespeare An Archer is a fascinating exploration of a lesser-known aspect of Shakespeare's life and the history of archery in England.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: 1120705703
• ISBN13: 9781120705709
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"