I was reading a fantasy story once where a guy manages to tricks a horse archer into thinking longbows are poorly made because they looks so simple compared to a composite riding bows. is that based on anything historical to do with archery or bow construction?

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Muleo

is that based on anything historical to do with archery or bow construction?

Is what based on anything historical? I'm not sure what you're asking. Were longbows poorly made? Were they simple compared to composite bows? Did people trick horse archers into thinking longbows were poorly made composite bows?