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100 1 _aBazancourt, César Lecat, baron de,
_d1810-1865
240 1 0 _aSecrets de l'épée. English
245 1 0 _aSecrets of the Sword
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-24
508 _aProduced by Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Secrets of the Sword" by Baron de César Lecat Bazancourt is a historical instructional text on fencing, likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the art of swordplay, aiming to simplify its practice and highlight its mental and physical benefits. Bazancourt’s narrative emphasizes the need for instinct and quick judgment in fencing, presenting it not just as a technical skill but as an engaging intellectual exercise. The opening of the book begins with a preface that sets the stage for a discussion of fencing, inspired by an informal conversation among friends. The Baron reflects on how a casual talk spiraled into a deeper exploration of the art of fencing, where he shares his insights on its relevance, simplicity, and the need for a personal touch in practice. He critiques the complexity of traditional fencing manuals, suggesting that learning should focus on fundamental movements and instincts rather than overwhelming technical jargon. Bazancourt divides fencing styles into three categories: graceful athleticism, scientific study, and practical self-defense, and he argues for a blend that allows for a more instinctual and enjoyable approach to the sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFencing
700 1 _aTownsend, F. H.
_q(Frederick Henry),
_d1868-1920
700 1 _aClay, Charles Felix,
_d1861-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46093
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