Backyard Catapults: How to Build your own
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581607490 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A must for any interested in the topic Midwest Book Review Bill Wilson is no newcomer to catapults - nor to writing about them. His first book on the topic provided many insights: Backyard Catapults: How To Built Your Own offers even more, from photos of the building process updated by more recent plans and ideas to catapult websites and contests around the country. Packed with black and white photos and diagrams, Backyard Catapults is a must for any interested in the topic.. Buyer beware! There are so many good catapults in this book! My favorite is the pocket catapult, which is surprisingly strong. Not deadly, but pretty good. I also never knew you could make a catapult out of ham. I use mine to play skeet.
You will also find information on catapult web sites and how to be included in some of the catapult contests around the country. There's no question that warriors have found more efficient means of lobbing projectiles at enemies, real and imagined, but has it ever been as much fun?. Wilson provides photos of the building process, detailed and updated plans, plus construction information on ballistas, onagers and trebuchets. Also included is some interesting catapult history, its strength and weakness as a weapon, and what it was that led to its demise as a functional war machine
Bill Wilson grew up near Atlanta, Georgia, and has spent most of his adult life avoiding things that would limit his freedom, such as credit, relationships and responsibilities. He has, however, nurtured a passion for writing, and describes himself as "a happy bohemian, slightly insane but completely harmless."
About the AuthorBill Wilson grew up near Atlanta, Georgia, and has spent most of his adult life avoiding things that would limit his freedom, such as credit, relationships and responsibilities. He has, however, nurtured a passion for writing, and describes himself as "a happy bohemian, slightly insane but completely harmless."