The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Vol
The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Vol. 19. No. 538 - 17 Mar 1832 Various The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, by Various This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net Title: The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Vol. 19. No. 538 - 17 Mar 1832 Author: Various Release Date: April 3, 2004 [EBook #11886] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE *** Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Allen Siddle and PG Distributed Proofreaders THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION. VOL. XIX. NO. 538.] SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1832. [PRICE 2_d_. * * * * * [Illustration: THE ARBALEST, OR CROSS-BOW.] THE ARBALEST, OR CROSS-BOW. The Bow would appear to have been in most ancient nations the principal implement of war; and to keep alive this "mystery of murder," archery, or the art of shooting with a bow and arrow, seems to have been a favourite pastime in days of peace. In no country, however, has archery been more encouraged than in this island; wherefore the English archers became the best in Europe, and procured many signal victories. Tributary as have been Livros Grátis http://www.livrosgratis.com.br Milhares de livros grátis para download. the bow and arrow to some of the brightest scenes in our history, it is not surprising that its exercise should have become cherished among us as an amusement.
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