15 results filtered with: Fencing - Early works to 1800
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Hope's new method of fencing: or, the true and solid art of fighting with the back-sword, sheering-sword, small-sword, and sword and pistol; freed from the errors of the schools. Wherein the Defence and Pursuit of these Weapons, both on Foot, and a Horseback, and that against all kind of Edged or Pointed Weapons whatsoever, are not only compendiz'd, and reduc'd to so few and general Rules, that any Person of an indifferent Capacity, and ordinary Agility of Body, may in a short time (even by his own Assiduity, and the Assistance of a judicious Comerade) attain to a considerable Adroitness in Practice; either for the Defence of his Life upon a just Occasion, or Preservation of his Reputation and Honour, in any Accidental Scuftle, or Trifling Quarrel. But also The nicest Theory of the whole Art, is so interspersed with these most easy and useful Rules, that it will at once instruct the greatest Ignorant, and gratify the most Critical and Curious Artist. So that it may be asserted, that by this new Method, the Art of Defence, with the Sword alone is, by Mathematical Demonstration, brought to the utmost Perfection Humane Nature is capable of; and that this Assertion, is no ways vain or Chimerical; the Author is ready to defend the same either by Argument, or Practice, before any Two understanding Sword-Men; against any Fencing-Master, who shall impung it. The second edition. By Sir William Hope of Balcomie, Baronet, Late Deputy-Governour of the Castle of Edinburgh.
Hope, William, Sir.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714]- Books
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The art of fencing. Represented in proper figures, exhibiting the several passes, encloses, disarms &c.
Date: [1750?]- Books
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A few observations upon the fighting for prizes in the bear-gardens: by a lover and well-wisher, not only to the True and Useful art of the sword, but also to the safety and Security of the persons of those Brave, Courageous, and Bold performers in these publick places, for Trial of Skill in this Gentlemany Art.
Lover and Well-Wisher.Date: Printed in the Year MDCCXV. [1715]- Books
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A new, short, and easy method of fencing: or, the art of the broad and small-sword rectified and compendized. Wherein The Practice of these Two Weapons is reduced to so Few and General Rules, that any Person of a indifferent Capacity, and ordinary Agility of Body, may in a very short Time attain to, not only a sufficient Knowledge of the Theory of this art, but also to a considerable Adroitness in Practice; either for the Defence of Life, upon a Just Occasion, or Preservation of his Reputation and Honour, in any accidental Scuffle, or Trifling Quarrel. By Sir William Hope, Baronet.
Hope, William, Sir.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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L'art des armes simplifié, ou nouveau traité sur la maniere de se servir de l'epée: enrichi de figures en taille douce Représentant toutes les differentes Attitudes d'òu dependent les Principes et la Grace de cet Art; peintes d'après Nature; Executeés superieurement et de la Maniere la plus élegante. Par Mr. Olivier. Eléve de L'Academie Royal de Paris et Maître en fait D'Armes in St. Dunstan's Court, Fleet-Street. Sine Regula, sine Delectatione.
Olivier, J.Date: [1771]- Books
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The compleat fencing-master: in which is fully describ'd all the guards, parades and lessons belonging to the small-sword; as, also the best rules for playing against either Artists or others, with blunts or sharps. Together With Directions how to Behave in Single Combat on Horse-Back: Illustrated with Figures Engraven on Copper-Plates, representing the most necessary Postures. The third edition. By Sir W. Hope, Kt. and Lieutenant Governor of the Castle of Edinburgh.
Hope, William, Sir.Date: MDCCX. [1710]- Books
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Robin Hood and the shepherd: shewing how Robin Hood, Little John and the shepherd fought a sore combat. Tune - Robin Hood and Queen Catherine.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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The gentleman's tutor for the small sword: Or, The compleat English fencing master. Containing the truest and plainest rules for learning that noble art; shewing how necessary it is for all gentlemen to understand the same. In 13 various lessons between master and scholar. Adorn'd with several curious postures.
Blackwell, Henry.Date: 1730- Books
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The army and navy gentleman's companion, or a new and complete treatise on the theory and practice of fencing. Displaying the intricacies of small-sword play; And Reducing the Art to the most Easy & Familiar Principles by regular progressive Lessons. Illustrated by Mathematical Figures, and Adorned with elegant Engravings after paintings from Life, executed in the most masterly Manner representing every material Attitude of the Art. By J. Mc.Arthur of the Royal Navy.
McArthur, John, 1755-1840.Date: [1780]- Books
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Positively that night only. By permission. On Tuesday, the 7th of July, 1795. At the Hotel Assembly Room, Birmingham, the celebrated Chevaliere D'Eon, will make a grand assault d'armes; or, A true representation of an attack and defence, in a single combat, sword in hand, with an English gentleman, a professor in the art of fencing. ...
Eon de Beaumont, Charles Geneviève Louis Auguste André Timothée d', 1728-1810.Date: 1795- Books
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A treatise upon the useful science of defence, connecting the small and back-sword, and shewing the affinity between them. Likewise endeavouring to weed the art of those superfluous, unmeaning practices which over-run it, and choke the true principles, by reducing it to a narrow compass, and supporting it with mathematical proofs. Also an examination into the performances of the most noted masters of the back-sword, who have fought upon the stage, pointing out their faults, and allowing their abilities. With some observations upon boxing, and the characters of the most able boxers within the author's time. By Capt. John Godfrey.
Godfrey, John, Capt.Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
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L'art des armes simplifié: ou nouveau traité sur la maniere de se servir de l'epée. Enrichi de figures en taille douce, ... Nouvelle edition, reveue [sic], corrigée, et augmentée de plusieurs planches. Par Mr. Olivier, ...
Olivier, J.Date: 1780- Books
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The use of the broad sword. In which is shown, the true method of fighting with that weapon, as it is now in use among the highlanders; deduc'd from the Use of the Scymitar; with every Throw, Cut, Guard, and Disarm.
Page, T. (Thomas), 1713-Date: MDCCXLVI. [1746]- Books
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A Few mathematical and critical remarks on the sword.
Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The army and navy gentleman's companion; or a new and complete treatise on the theory and practice of fencing. Displaying the intricacies of small-sword play; ... Illustrated by mathematical figures, and adorned with elegant engravings ... A new edition revised with a glossary and improvements, by J. Mc.Arthur ...
McArthur, John, 1755-1840.Date: 1784