Volume 4: Detailed explanation of philosophy and shooting)
弓道教本   (理念と射技詳論)

In the 16th century, the introduction of firearms in Japan gradually replaced the arch as weapon of war. During the Edo period, however, the arch developed its importance as instrument for the personal development.

Format: 15 x 21 cm, 270 pages, Softcover, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photos, text in Japanese.
Year of publication: 1984
Condition: Very good, pristine and unread copy.