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Certain discourses, / written by Sir Iohn Smythe, Knight: concerning the formes and effects of diuers sorts of weapons, and other verie important matters militarie, greatlie mistaken by diuers of our men of warre in these daies; and chiefly, of the mosquet, the caliuer and the long-bow; as also, of the great sufficiencie, excellencie, and wonderful effects of archers: with many notable examples and other particularities, by him presented to the nobilitie of this realme, & published for the benefite of this his natiue countrie of England..

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Main Author:	Smythe, John, Sir, ca. 1534-1607
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	At London, : Printed by [Thomas Orwin for] Richard Johnes, at the signe of the Rose and Crowne neere Holburne Bridge, 1. Maij. 1590..
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Title pages > England > 16th century. Printers' marks > England > 16th century. Military art and science > Early works to 1800. Weapons > Early works to 1800.
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