Maybe all these old books will offend you with their racist, Bambi-munching attitudes. Then again, maybe these books only appeal to teen males. Whatever, I still recommend them. If you're interested in making a bow, though, you'll want to get more contemporary guides to hand. The Traditional Bowyer's Bible is excellent.
Any bookstore can get it.
It's also nice to have a stack of the magazines Primitive Archer and Traditional Bowhunter . Lots of tree lore, flint-knapping. Great trip stories. POB 209, Lufkin, TX 75902. They'll help you get a broad picture, and plenty of tips about what to expect.