The Jester's Sword

The Jester's Sword PDF

Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781977622594

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The Jester's Sword

The Jester's Sword

The Jester's Sword PDF

Author: Annie F. Johnston

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781519109767

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BECAUSE he was born in Mars' month, which is ruled by that red war-god, they gave him the name of a red star-Aldebaran; the red star that is the eye of Taurus. And because he was born in Mars' month, the bloodstone became his signet, sure token that undaunted courage would be the jewel of his soul.

JESTERS SWORD

JESTERS SWORD PDF

Author: Annie F. (Annie Fellows) 1863 Johnston

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2016-08-27

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781371515850

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The Jester's Sword

The Jester's Sword PDF

Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-20

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9781331841357

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Excerpt from The Jester's Sword: How Aldebaran, the King's Son, Wore the Sheathed Sword of Conquest Because he was born in Mars month, which is ruled by that red war-god, they gave him the name of a red star - Aldebaran; the red star that is the eye of Taurus. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Encyclopedia of the Sword

The Encyclopedia of the Sword PDF

Author: Nick Evangelista

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1995-05-23

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 0313369739

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From the gruff, sword-toting swashbucklers of the Middle Ages to modern adventure epics like The Princess Bride, the aura surrounding the sword is one that is both romantic and pragmatic. Thoughts of this weapon bring to mind images of the Knights of the Round Table, Zorro, the Three Musketeers—the things daydreams are made of. Historically, the fate of the empires revolved around the sword; nations rose and fell based on the power of their swordsmen. For centuries it was the weapon of choice in settling personal disputes. Today, the art of sword fighting has been incarnated as the dynamic, chess-like sport of fencing. It has also played an important part in the history of theatre and film, and it has been part of literature for as long as there have been books. In its varied guises, the sword has for centuries figured in the world's varied cultures, myths, and politics. Yet, there has never been a comprehensive volume on the subject of the sword until the publication of this encyclopedia. For the first time, in a single volume one can locate information on the history of sword types and styles around the world; techniques of combat sword use; techniques and styles of modern sport fencing; names and descriptions of various fencing implements and weapon types; swashbuckler films and the fencing masters who influenced the genre; significant individuals who have taught sword use; the sword at the Olympics; the literature in which the rapier, foil, or broadsword has figured; and much, much more. Essential reading for fencing and military history enthusiasts.