A New System Of Broad And Small Sword Exercise

""A New System of Broad and Small Sword Exercise"" is a comprehensive guide to sword fighting techniques, written by Thomas Stephens and originally published in 1843. The book is divided into two sections, one for cavalry and one for infantry, and covers both broad sword and small sword techniques. The cavalry section focuses on the use of the broad sword, including exercises for mounted soldiers and techniques for using the sword in battle. The infantry section covers the use of the small sword, including thrusting and cutting techniques, as well as exercises for practicing with the sword. The book also includes detailed illustrations and descriptions of each technique, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced swordsmen. Overall, ""A New System of Broad and Small Sword Exercise"" is a classic text on the art of sword fighting, providing a wealth of information on the techniques and strategies used by soldiers throughout history.To Which Are Added Instructions In Horsemanship.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.