A new system of broad and small sword exercise, comprising the broad sword exercise for cavalry and the small sword cut and thrust practice for infantry. To which are added, instructions in horsemanship. Illustrated by forty-five handsome and effective engravings

A new system of broad and small sword exercise, comprising the broad sword exercise for cavalry and the small sword cut and thrust practice for infantry. To which are added, instructions in horsemanship. Illustrated by forty-five handsome and effective engravings

Stephens, Thomas, professor of broad and small sword exercise

Fencing1844English

Description

[Pt. 1] -- Ch. I. Instruction of the cavalry soldier on foot -- Ch. II. The broad sword exercise -- Ch. III. Military equitation -- Ch. IV. Carbine and pistol exercise -- Ch. V. Post practice -- Ch. VI. Directions for firing a feu-de-joie, and directions for funeral ceremony -- Ch. VII. Lance practice -- [Pt. 2] -- Ch. I. General instructions -- Ch. XI [sic]. More minute instructions

Subjects

SwordplayFencingMilitary art and science

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