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100 1 _aWaite, J. M.
_q(John Musgrave),
_d1820?-1884
245 1 0 _aLessons in Sabre, Singlestick, Sabre & Bayonet, and Sword Feats :
_bor, How to use a cut and thrust sword
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-26
508 _aRichard Tonsing, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Lessons in Sabre, Singlestick, Sabre & Bayonet, and Sword Feats" by J. M. Waite is a comprehensive manual on fencing techniques and swordplay written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide practical instruction on using various weapons, focusing on the sabre and singlestick, while also addressing the unique dynamics of combat involving swords against bayonets. It emphasizes that mastery of these skills is not only vital for soldiers but also beneficial for amateurs seeking an engaging physical activity. The opening of the manual introduces Waite's extensive experience in fencing and teaching, highlighting his training under esteemed masters and his evolution as an instructor. He outlines the purpose of the manual, which is to improve existing sabre techniques by integrating lessons from small sword fencing into sabre play. Waite stresses the importance of practicality in combat, advocating for a diverse array of movements and methods to enhance performance in both recreational and life-threatening situations. Through detailed explanations and illustrations, he sets the stage for teaching effective sword techniques essential for proficient fencing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Weldon & Co, 1880
653 _aFencing
653 _aSabers
653 _aSingle-stick
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lessonsinsabresi00wait
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67257
999 _c108079
_d108079