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ANCIENT AND MODERN METHODS 



and best ; and in this release it makes but little difference 

 upon which side of the bow the arrow rests, provided the 

 bow is held vertically. This release, however, prevents 

 the drawing of a stiff bow unless one possesses enormous 



Figs. 1 and 2. Primary release. 



strength in the fingers. Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate this re- 

 lease. Arrows used in this release are usually knobbed 

 at the nock, or proximal end of the arrow, for conven- 



Fig. 3. Knobbed arrow from Oregon. 



ience of holding ; and an arrow of this form indicates a 

 release of this or of a similar nature (Fig. 3). 



The Ainos of Yezo practice this simple release. Their 

 bow is short and highly strung when in use, and an arm- 



