Roger Ascham

Roger Ascham: Toxophilus, 1545 (1868) is a book edited by Edward Arber that contains the complete text of Roger Ascham's work on archery, Toxophilus, which was originally published in 1545. Ascham was a tutor to Queen Elizabeth I and a scholar who wrote extensively on education and literature. Toxophilus is a dialogue between two characters, Philologus and Toxophilus, who discuss the art of archery and its importance for the defense of England. The book also includes a preface by Arber, in which he discusses the historical context of the work and its significance for the study of English literature and culture. This edition of Toxophilus is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, history, and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the history of archery and its role in English society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.