See all the possible uses of the crossbow, from booby-traps to spear-fishing; what the crossbow lingo is so that you know what you are talking about, and the ins and outs of modern crossbow design. Get an idea of the problems you'll face in the field and how to avoid them.
A real disappointment after becoming accustomed to expecting a higher standard from Ragnar Benson. After reading Living Off The Land In The City Or Country, I thought this book would tell me everything I needed to know about building and shooting a crossbow. Instead, it was just a brief booklet on the history of the crossbow. Nothing useful here.