The Sling

The Sling

William Leighton Jordan

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781437287974
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The Sling is a book written by William Leighton Jordan, originally published in 1907. The book contains a series of remarks made in connection with lectures that Jordan delivered at the Royal Institution between May 1905 and June 1907. The lectures focused on the sling, an ancient weapon that was used for hunting and warfare.In the book, Jordan explores the history and mechanics of the sling, as well as its cultural significance in various societies throughout history. He discusses the different types of slings, their construction, and their uses in different contexts. Jordan also examines the role of the sling in mythology and literature, as well as its use in modern times.The Sling is a comprehensive and informative study of this ancient weapon, and is of interest to historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in the history of warfare and technology. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of expertise.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.

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