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Fencer's Start-up
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Fencer's Start-up
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Doug Werner
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:192 |
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| Category/Genre | Fencing |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781884654770
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.86 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Tracks Publishing,U.S.
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| Imprint |
Tracks Publishing,U.S.
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| Publication Date |
1 October 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Debunking the sport's rumoured reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing. Covering Olympic-style foil, epee, and sabre methods, this comprehensive guide also features tips on safety, etiquette, and technique. With a brief history on the sport and an updated resource section, this examination tackles the fencing experience with humour and style.
Author Biography
Doug Werner is the author of 15 books on sports and fitness, including the books in the Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California.
Reviews"This book does the impossible--It shows exactly how a beginner should start fencing. Thumbs Up! BUY IT!" -- Andrew Stroud , Veteran Fencers Quarterly "Start-Up Sports (R) tackles the hottest sports. Forthright. Simple." -- Library Journal "Light and energetic, easy to read. Information is sound and clearly presented. But more than anything else, the book successfully conveys the fun of fencing. A job well done." --Nick Evangelista, author, The Art and Science of Fencing
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