archery

• You think of Sagittarius, in the broad circle of the Zodiac; you recollect that archery is as old as Genesis; you are reminded that Ishmael, the son of Hagar, wandered about the Judaean deserts, and became an archer The old actor is now dead; but on his last performance, when he was to act Sir Robert Bramble, on the night of his taking final leave of the stage, Lamb greatly desired to be present. —  Charles Lamb
• He drew breaths against the ache in his ribs, and knew what his sword-arm or his archery was worth at the moment. —  Cherryh,_C.J._-_Exiles_Gate.htm
• He had become a proficient in archery, and had filled a book full of sketches. —  Ernest Bracebridge School Days
• In the game of archery, his arrow was ever nearest the clout, and in hurling the spear, his oftenest clove asunder the reed which was fixed as the mark. —  Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 (of 3)
• Pigeon-shooting, polo-playing, tennis, and archery are all provided for. —  Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney The Fascination of London

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