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BOOK:

Clarence N. Hickman:¶
The Father of Scientific Archery

by Maryanne M. Schumm, Ed. D.

ISBN: 0-9613582-0-3¶
Publisher: 4 Maples PressRiver RoadMinisink Hills, PA 18341¶
173 pages, 100 photographs + illustrations

Clarence N. Hickman (1889-1981) rose from austere beginnings in rural
Indiana to become a man noted for his achievements in several diverse
and highly technical fields. Indicating a passion for learning and an
aptitude for mechanical design, he developed early interests in
archery, magic, photography, mathematics, physics, languages, and music.

Hickman became associated with Dr. Robert Goddard, early space pioneer,
and was responsible for the development of the recoilles rifle, or
Bazooka, airplane rockets, and many other military weapons that helped
the United States during World War II.

He held over 35 military patents and received the Medal for Merit from
President Truman. He also worked for the American Piano Company,
during which time he is credited with creating with AMPICO B, the most
sophisticated reproducing piano of that time.

Hickman was employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories for twenty years,
and acquired 30 patents, ranging from the Telegraphone, the forerunner
of the modern-day tape recorder and answering machine, to the modern
switching apparatus in central telephone offices.

Hickman's various occupations predisposed him with the proper technical
knowledge and access to machines and material necessary to make extremely
noteworthy contributions to his favorite hobby, the sport of archery.
This book provides a description and analysis of Dr. Hickman's major
scientific contributions to the sport.

A review of his technical background and contributions in areas other
than archery are presented so one can better see the relationship
between his work and his hobby, and the influence one had upon the
other.

Among the archery contributions mentioned are his introduction of
methods of scientific inquiry to the sport, the Hickman Spark
Chronograph for determining arrow speed, the Hickman Shooting Machine
for analysis of bows and arrows, the Hickman bow backing process, the
Hickman bow of radical design, Hickman's high-speed films of an arrow
leaving a bow, his prism bow sight, bow bracer, and his analysis of
the archer's problem known as "freezing".

Also discussed are some of Hickman's more than forty scientific
articles written for archery magazines. It is no exaggeration to state
that the application of the technological genius of Hickman to the
sport of archery transformed that sport from an art to a science. . .

$14.95 USA (includes shipping)$17.95 outside USA (includes shipping)

ORDERING INFORMATION:  Payment in US dollars to:  Dr. Maryanne
M. Schumm RD 5 Box 5629 Spring Lake Dr.E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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Martine Inn

Pacific Grove, California

The Martine Inn is a grand old home, established in the late 1890s,
overlooking the magnificent rocky coastline of Pacific Grove on
Monterey Bay.

We welcome you with manners and social courtesies, pleasant words,
and kindly acts. Each of the nineteen rooms has a private bathroom,
authentic museum antiques, a fresh rose, a private telephone,
and a silver Victorian bridal basket filled with fresh fruit.
Your room may have a spectacular view of the waves crashing
against the rocks and/or a wood-burning fireplace...wood provided.

Awake to the newspaper placed outside your door and savor a full
breakfast served on old Sheffield silver, Victorian-style china,
crystal and lace.  Read in the library, sunbathe in the
landscaped-enclosed courtyard or watch whales, sea otters and
sailboat races from our parlor or sitting rooms.  Play pool
in the game room or lounge in the spa.  View vintage cars
from the Martine's collection.

Join us for twilight wine and hors d'oeuvres in the parlor.
Enjoy the 1923 Knabe Reproducing Baby Grand Piano.  Share
camaraderie and make new friends.  After your relaxing bath
or shower in the claw foot tub, wrap yourself in your bath
sheet and treat yourself to the Godiva mint placed on your pillow.

We seek to create ease and grace in your journeying.  Share
the experience of being our guest at the turn of the century.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

 Nineteen guest rooms
 Private bathrooms
 Full breakfast
 Twilight wine and hors d'oeuvres in the parlor
 Complimentary off-street parking

Innkeepers: Tracy Harvis¶
Address: 255 Ocean View Boulevard, Pacific Grove, California  93950¶
Reservations: (800) 852-5588