Publisher's Synopsis
"Every man and woman on the stage should fence." (Theater pundit Kyrle Bellew in an article regarding dramatic training.) This book here is a splendid classic work on stage fencing by a real master - both as military instructor and as a specialist in this special skill adapted to the theater. Contains as well some fascinating information on the old real-life fencing, the duels, the battles, the famous fencing masters and schools. Easy to read, easy to remember, easy to learn.