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Source text (please read only from this text!): https://archive.org/details/toxophilusschoo00aschgoog/page/n4/mode/2upToxophilus is a book about target archery using the English Longbow. The book is divided into two parts: The first part is an extended argument that target archery should be encouraged as a healthy activity benefiting both the individual and the defense of the country; the second part is an instruction manual about the use of the English longbow for target archery.
In 1545, when the book was written, the English Longbow had been in continuous use in European warfare since the medieval period. Ascham points out that target archery is the perfect preparation for the use of the longbow in warfare, so it is likely that the techniques and equipment he describes are very similar to those used by soldiers right back to the hundred years war.
Modern archers may be surprised at Ascham’s knowledge about the effect of equipment on shooting performance. Amongst other subjects, Ascham describes finger spacers, arrow spine, barrelled shafts, control of bow hand placement, nocking point, and a draw length indicator.
Ascham dedicated Toxophilus to King Henry VIII (who was a keen archer). The King was so pleased with the book that he granted Ascham a pension of ten pounds per year.
(Summary by Clive Catterall)
Target completion date: 2022-12-31
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[*]Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Ascham (Roger Ascham)
[*]Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxophilus
[*]Number of sections (files) this project will have: 16
[*]Does the project have an introduction or preface: Yes
[*]Original publication date (if known): 1545
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Genres for the project: *Non-fiction; *Non-fiction/War & Military; *Non-fiction/Sports & Recreation
Keywords that describe the book: archery history longbow
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LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs
Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.
For the first section, say:
For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:"Section (or Chapter) # of Toxophilus. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit librivox.org." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Toxophilus, by Roger Ascham, edited by J. A. Giles. Section Title."
End of recording:"Section (or Chapter) # of Toxophilus, by Roger Ascham, edited by J. A. Giles. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Section Title."
Say:
If you are recording the final section of the book, add:"End of section (or chapter) #." [Optional, and if not stated in the intro: "Read by your name, city, date."]
Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end."End of Toxophilus, by Roger Ascham, edited by J. A. Giles."
Filename: toxophilus_##_ascham_128kb.mp3 where ## is the section number. (e.g. toxophilus_01_ascham_128kb.mp3)
Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
MC to select: lynnet
Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.
