Horace A. Ford
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Horace A. Ford is known as one of the greatest target archers
of all time. He first picked up the bow in 1845, and a mere four years later won the Grand National Archery Meeting
held in the United Kingdom
. He proceeded to win an unmatched, eleven consecutive championships, and a twelfth "comeback" win. His high score - that of 1271 in the Double York Round in 1857 - remained archery's high mark for over 70 years.
He is the author of Archery: Its Theory and Practice, one of the all-time classics of archery.
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
of all time. He first picked up the bow in 1845, and a mere four years later won the Grand National Archery Meeting
Grand National Archery Society
The Grand National Archery Society is the governing body for the sport of archery in the United Kingdom. Under this main body are 8 Regional Societies and then many different county societies. It is affiliated to FITA, the Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc and is a member of the British...
held in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He proceeded to win an unmatched, eleven consecutive championships, and a twelfth "comeback" win. His high score - that of 1271 in the Double York Round in 1857 - remained archery's high mark for over 70 years.
He is the author of Archery: Its Theory and Practice, one of the all-time classics of archery.
External links
- Archery: its theory and practice by Horace A. Ford.