Our Hawley library features titles from the late WM Hawley library. Many of these titles were compiled and written by Hawley himself, they are a great asset to sword collectors and those interested in feudal Japan.
[1-10] 11-20 21-30
Over 1100 sword related terms defined with Kanji and Romanji. Alphabetized section, and subject cross reference section. Listing of over 400 named swords. Available in softcover only.
Terminology relative to Japanese polearms, listed alphabetically. Written in Romanji and Kanji. Accented with woodblock illustrations gleaned from old manuscripts and volumes in the Hawley Library.
A compilation from the old filing card files of Willis M. Hawley. Terminology is arranged both by subject and alphabetically. Romanization and kanji. Types of fittings for blades and variations of those parts. Woodblock illustrations for many items. 133 pages.
Terminology relative to Japanese armour, listed alphabtically. Written in Romanji and Kanji. Accented with woodblock illustrations gleaned from old manuscripts and volumes in the Hawley Library. Available in softcover only.
Twelve pages covering the history and characteristics of the Aoe smiths. Includes a story of the Aoe blade"Nikkari-Aoe". Softcover.
Twenty pages tracing the Bizen School from the Koto era through Shinshinto times, the characteristics and map.
Over 160 symbols and decorative motifs with their names, meanings and significance when given as gifts. Softcover.
63 woodblock prints of the many generals and personages of the 16th century. Done by the famous print artist, Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi, 1855 to 1884. 67 pages.
An excellent little volume on many aspects of kyudo. Its eleven pages describe the make-up, dimensions, execution and significance of the Japanese bow and arrow. Softcover.
Fourteen pages of text and illustration outlining the characteristics and history of the swordsmiths of this period.
