A New System Of Sword Exercise: With A Manual Of The Sword For Officers (1872) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164690740)

""A New System of Sword Exercise: With a Manual of the Sword for Officers"" is a book written by Matthew J. O'Rourke in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide for swordsmanship, including a new system of exercises for officers to improve their sword skills. The manual covers the basics of sword handling, stance, and movement, as well as advanced techniques for attacking and defending. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the techniques. O'Rourke's system was designed for use with the saber, a popular weapon among military officers at the time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sword fighting or for those looking to improve their swordsmanship skills.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: 1164690744
ISBN-13: 9781164690740
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d