{"product_id":"knightly-weaponry-play-9781953730954","title":"Knightly Weaponry Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst published under the title \u003cem\u003eRitterliche Waffenspiele\u003c\/em\u003e in interwar Germany, \u003cem\u003eKnightly Weaponry Play\u003c\/em\u003e is a youth-accessible instructional manual for the basic wielding of longswords, single sticks, bow and arrows, and crossbows. Written by patriotic forester, naturalist, and scouting leader Herr-Doktor Wilhelm Fabricius, this book was intended to inspire activity and strength in young boys participating in environmental-survival fellowships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated and described within are swordplay techniques that clearly interpret moves of the \u003cem\u003eKunst des Fechtens\u003c\/em\u003e - the art of fencing - as illustrated centuries earlier by venerable \u003cem\u003eFechtmeisters \u003c\/em\u003ecirca 1450-1600. Highly popular when it was originally released, this book was used as a play and practice aid by interwar German brotherhoods such as the \u003cem\u003eAdler und Falken\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDeutsches Jungvolk\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePfadfinders\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntelope Hill is proud to present Herr-Doktor Wihelm Fabricius's \u003cem\u003eKnightly Weaponry Play\u003c\/em\u003e, translated into English for the first time ever by Jeffrey Hull. This unique work is sure to develop martial prowess in a new generation of young men as well as historical curiosity in a wholesome and fun way!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Antelope Hill Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485885337874,"sku":"9781953730954","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cd1d7bab-f017-4f0c-be3b-b67832ef0427.jpg?v=1730413623","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/knightly-weaponry-play-9781953730954","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}