Izar, The Amesbury Archer
A Pioneer Metal Smith

This is the story of a young man’s life during a transitional period of history. People were embracing new technologies and ideologies as they moved from the Neolithic period into the Early Bronze period. As a young boy, Izar was a hunter and an archer, but when he falls off the edge of a cliff, his......more

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader. Izar, The Amesbury Archer is an accessible fictionalized narrative of the life of an early bronze age metalworker based on extant archaeological evidence, written by Michael E. Wills. Released 21st June 2021, it's 250 pages and is available in paperba......more

“Before I leave may I see the work you do here with the copper?” asked the visitors’ spokesman. The leader hesitated for a moment, considering the request and then said, “Izar will show you what he makes, but he will not tell you of the way it is done, for he alone knows this. He has it as a gift fro......more

THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS 9th June 2020 TITLE: Izar, The Amesbury Archer: A Pioneer Metal Smith AUTHOR: Michael E Wills Star Rating: 4 ‘The fascinating story of a man who lived thousands of years ago. Highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf REVIEW I must begin by saying that, nowadays, I spend a lot of......more