Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843 edition. Excerpt: ... opposing the blade of an adversary, the strength decreases in proportion as it approaches the point, and vice versa, it increases from the point downward. The "Forte" ought always to gain the "Foible" of the opponent's weapon, and the Cuts should be given within 8 inches of the point, that the Sword may clear itself. The Sword should be held flexible and easy in the hand, but yet sufficiently firm to resist the Cut of an adversary, and to give a Cut or Thrust with proper force and precision. The middle knuckles are to be in the direction of the edge in all Cuts and Guards; and the grip of the handle should be held by the thumb and fingers around it. Third Position.--eun, out to the third position, which is springing the right foot thirty- Engage--Srcond Position.S-pring the right six inches to the front;directing the edge of the foot out eighteen inches, the sword-arm to the sword to the left, and spring back to the" first po- front, the blade elevated, the edge to the left, sition." Attack--Cut Two.--Cut at your opponent's right cheek, or neck. Defence.--Spring to the first position, form the second guard, defending the right cheek, or neck. Attack-- Cut Theee.--Cut at your opponent's sword-arm. or wrist. Defence.--Sprotg to the first position; form f sword-arm, or right leg. Attack--Cut Six.--C-t at your opponent's sworderrm, or right side of the body. Defence.--Spring to the fist position;f, m the s-th erard, de-ndd.g the right side, or sword arm. Points.--First Po'sit.--By standing at the first possron, wsh the leck of the hand opposse and against the right cheek, the point of the blade directly front, the edge upward. Point--lounge to the third possion, thrust- ing at your opponent's breast, or front part of his body. Defence.--htand...
