Anecdotes of Archery – Ely Hargrove – 1792 | Folding Robin Hood Chart

Anecdotes of Archery; from the earliest ages to the year 1791 by Eli Hargrove is a rare survey of the role archery has played across myth, legends, and recorded history. It includes accounts from classical history including Herodotus, Demosthenes, and Plato, as well as descriptions of mythological figures Achilles and UIlysses. Other descriptions include those of English kings and even Biblical figures such as King Saul. This first edition is complete with the arms of Yorkshire Archers’ medal frontispiece.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Anecdotes of Archery; from the earliest ages to the year 1791. Including an account of the most famous archers of ancient and modern times
• Author(s): Ely Hargrove
• Publisher: York: Hargrove
• Edition: First Edition, 1792
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Modern green cloth
• Size:  6.25in x 4in (15.9 cm x 10.2 cm)
• Collation: 104 pp
• Illustrations: Frontispiece (arms of Yorkshire Archers medal); folding genealogical chart of Robin Hood
• Contents Include:
  • Legendary Archers in Mythology and Classical Sources
  • Profiles of Edward II, Edward III, Edward IV, Henry IV-VII
  • Biblical Figures and Archery Traditions
  • Robin Hood Lineage Char

Condition:

Very Good. Cloth binding secure with slight wear to edges. Pages show light toning. The frontispiece and fold-out chart are intact and well-preserved. No tears or missing leaves noted.

Why Collect This?

• Includes original Robin Hood chart and medal frontispiece
• Cites classical, biblical, and medieval sources
• Useful reference for historical weaponry or folklore collectors

Item Number: #29046