02386cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624501270016026400510028730000470033833600260038533700260041133800360043750000310047350801030050452013310060753400450193865300240198365300220200785600430202962818UtSlPG20260610134440.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a54031891  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aHoopes, Thomas T.,d1898-198110aArmor and Arms :bAn elementary handbook and guide to the collection in the City Art Museum of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-08-02  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Armor and Arms" by Thomas T. Hoopes is an elementary handbook and guide to the collection housed in the City Art Museum of St. Louis, Missouri, written in the mid-20th century. This informative publication falls under the category of a museum guidebook, focusing on the historical and artistic significance of weaponry and armor. The book likely provides insights into the evolution of arms and armor from antiquity through the Renaissance, highlighting various styles and manufacturers.  In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Hoopes introduces readers to the fascinating history and craftsmanship of armor and weapons throughout different cultures and time periods. The text details the materials and techniques used in manufacturing, as well as the artistic embellishments that transformed functional items into objects of art. Covering topics such as chain mail, Gothic armor, Eastern arms, and various types of edged and projectile weapons, the book serves as both a catalog of the museum’s collection and an engaging narrative on the technological advancements and cultural implications of arms and armor over the centuries. Each section is enriched with illustrations, helping to illuminate the intricate designs and craftsmanship behind these remarkable artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWeapons -- Catalogs  aArmor -- Catalogs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62818