The Book of the Crossbow (History of Archery Series) - Paperbackby Ralph Payne Gallwey (Author), Horace A. Ford (Author) This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on Greek and Roman Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry. Contents include: "The Catapult and Balista", "The Turkish Composite