The Sentiment of the Sword
About the eBook
"The Sentiment of the Sword" is a historical book on the art of sword fighting by the British explorer, writer and soldier Sir Francis Burton. He describes the history of the blade from its use by ancient civilizations to more recent times, of which he states that, "Our great-grandfathers wore swords by their sides, and all gentlemen learned to use them." Burton draws on his experiences as a soldier and his travels to many parts of the world, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Product Details
Publisher: Good Press
Genre: Sprache - Englisch
Language: English
Size: 184 Pages
Filesize: 615.1 KB
ISBN: 4064066461386
Published: April 11, 2021