10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKSWORD»
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backsword in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
backsword and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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European Swords: Rapier, Falchion, Sabre, Longsword, ...
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2
PIRATE: Sea Robber: The Pirate Adventures of Hector Lynch
Raising his backsword high above his head, he delivered a massive downward
cut at the bushi's helmet. The speed and directness of the onslaught took
everyone by surprise, including the Shimazu man-at-arms. For an eyeblink the
bushi ...
3
Swords: Sword, Types of Swords, Rapier, Falchion, Scabbard, ...
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4
Highlander in the French-Indian War: 1756-67
Worn on the right hip to counterbalance the broadsword on the left, a Highlander
would draw it with his left hand after he had drawn his backsword with the right.
Dirk blades on average were from 10-18in. long - the upper length was usually a
...
Ian MacPherson McCulloch, 2008
5
Single-Edged Swords: Japanese Swords, Falchion,
Backsword, ...
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British Basket-hilted Swords: A Typology of Basket-type ...
Names that frequently appear include, for example, Scottish, English and Irish
hilts. Then as described earlier there are such terms as basket and half-basket
hilts. Also such names as broadsword and backsword feature in descriptions.
but wrongly; the Spanish and Italian rapier had a narrow double-edged blade,
capable of cutting, though mainly used for thrusting). But the weapon we speak of
as the broadsword or sabre was called by those same ancestors the backsword.
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The Scouring of the White Horse: Or, The Long Vacation ...
But Joe began, Sir." " Joseph, hold your tongue." " Very well, Sir," said Joe,
grinning. " Then we come to this," said he to me, " a man must have just the same
qualities to win at backsword as to win a race ; and something else besides,
which is ...
9
The Scouring of the White Horse Or, The Long Vacation Ramble ...
But Joe began, Sir." . " Joseph, hold your tongue." " Very well, Sir," said Joe,
grinning. " Then we come to this," said he to me, " a man must have just the same
qualities to win at backsword as to win a race ; and something else besides,
which is ...
It was said that a porter and the Earl's man fought with the backsword, and the
Earl betted five thousand guineas on his man's head and lost the wager.' 'I was
that porter,' said I, 'and there lies the man. He touched me once; here's the cut.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKSWORD»
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backsword is used in the context of the following news items.
Taoists in Conquer Online Ascend with Prowess and Epic Weapon …
Merged with the Divine Panacea obtained from the Oven, the backsword is refurbished, showing different signs of life, spraying different colors ... «MMORPG News, May 15»
Taoists Ascend with New Prowess and Epic Weapon, May 7!
Merged with the Divine Panacea obtained from the Oven, the backsword is refurbished, showing different signs of life, spraying different colors ... «Gamasutra, May 15»
Conquer Online: Taoists Ascending Expansion Revealed
The original weapon, the Backsword, will be upgraded. Related Resources: Website: http://co.99.com/ · Conquer Online: Taoists Ascending on «Gamers Hell, Mar 15»
The Rhapsody of Water and Fire: Taoists Ascending
The original weapon, the Backsword, will be upgraded. Conceptual Weapons for Taoist. The new expansion is set to be released in May. «Gamasutra, Mar 15»
Barry Leighton talks about: This very unsporting life
A two day backsword event at The Square on September 23/24, 1808 offered 15 guineas to the overall winner while consolation prizes of a ... «Swindon Advertiser, Mar 15»
Russia: Racism and Xenophobia in August 2014
Tesak (the nickname means “backsword”, and is sometimes translated as "Slasher") was sentenced to five years of strict regime penal colony ... «Searchlight Magazine, Sep 14»
Hook Wars: Pudge Revenge. New multiplayer 3D online game …
Feel the power of almighty hook and backsword! Now it`s very easy to control and brand new graphics bring it to the next level! There are two ... «GameDev.net, Jul 14»
Ethiopia charges nine bloggers, journalists with inciting violence
One step forward two step backsword. Democratization is the only way for the country to progress. Suppression will result radicalization of the ... «Nazret.com, Apr 14»
Sword fencing maestro revives old techniques
Combination weapons, such as the backsword and dagger, or the targe – a traditional Scottish shield – are also used by fighters. Dynamic Dart ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Oct 13»
Getting a kick out of history: Keystone Academy of Dueling and …
"I think my moment in this class came when [Donnelly] bent my fencing mask with a backsword," Sandusky said. "I was like - this could be ... «PennLive.com, May 13»
