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The Padre Island crossbows

Authors :
J. Barto Arnold
David R. Watson
Donald H. Keith
Source :
Historical Archaeology. 29:4-19
Publication Year :
1995
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1995.

Abstract

This article presents a detailed study of crossbows recovered from the shipwrecks of Padre Island, Texas, dating to 1554. Traditional archaeological and historical analysis is enhanced by production of working replicas of the light Spanish-style crossbows. A possible maritime adaptation of the weapon is identified.

Details

ISSN :
23281103 and 04409213
Volume :
29
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Historical Archaeology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........7274ab9001c7f08bb54ee05c7d0233db
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03373578