This video showcases a rare first edition of Domenico Angelo's 'The School of Fencing,' published in 1765. The description highlights Angelo's significance as an 18th-century fencing master whose London school was a premier destination for learning fencing, horsemanship, and gentlemanly conduct. The book is recognized as an early work on modern fencing and is a valuable item in the Royal Armouries collection. A color facsimile of this edition is available for purchase. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to subscribe for more content and support their mission.
This video features Drew Wallace, also known as 'The Ranger Cowboy,' discussing his unique style of shooting which combines horsemanship and marksmanship, drawing parallels to historical Western skills and modern Ranger Battalion training. The discussion explores the heritage of this fast-paced equestrian sport and its resurgence in contemporary gun culture. It highlights how traditional marksmanship skills, once integral to Americana, are finding new life in modern activities, suggesting a return to the concept of an armed populace.
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