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The Art of the Catapult

Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery
Gurstelle, William (eBook - 2004)
Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
The Art of the Catapult


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With some scrap wood, rope, hammer, nails, and this book, build seven historic catapults including Ludgar the War Wolf, God's Stone Thrower, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey -- simple yet sophisticated hurling machines that rely on the fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension,

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With some scrap wood, rope, hammer, nails, and this book, build seven historic catapults including Ludgar the War Wolf, God's Stone Thrower, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey -- simple yet sophisticated hurling machines that rely on the fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Through these exciting projects, the colorful history of siege warfare comes to life -- the stories of Alexander the Great and the battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle. For the legions of Tolkien fans, budding backyard warriors, and engineering wizards, this book is a must-have.

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Alternate Title: Public Library Complete
Imprint: Chicago, Ill. - Chicago Review Press
Pages: 172
Edition: 1st ed
Call number: Electronic Book
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-168) and index
Statement of responsibility: William Gurstelle
Characteristics: xvii, 172 p. :,ill
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  • jibby012 rated this: 4.5 stars out of 5.

hmmmmm.......... great!

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Interesting and has some nice drawings but not terribly detailed.

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a nice and fun book for a rainy day

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jibby012 thinks this title is suitable for between the ages of 1 and 15

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