A New System Of Sword Exercise: With A Manual Of The Sword For Officers (1872) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164541547)

""A New System Of Sword Exercise: With A Manual Of The Sword For Officers"" is a book written by Matthew J. O'Rourke and published in 1872. It is a comprehensive guide to the use of the sword in military combat, aimed specifically at officers. The book covers a range of techniques and exercises designed to improve swordsmanship, including footwork, parrying, thrusting, and cutting. It also includes detailed descriptions of various types of swords, as well as tips on maintenance and care. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of swordsmanship, as well as for modern-day practitioners of martial arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Matthew J. O'Rourke
ISBN-10: 1164541544
ISBN-13: 9781164541547
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d