The Expert Sword-Man's Companion; Or the True Art of Self-Defence, with an Account of the Author's Life by Mcbane, Donald (Edited by Jared Kirby.)

New York: Jared Kirby [9781542618328] 2017. (Trade paperback) 198pp. Fine. Notes, illustrations. "In contemplating an introduction to Donald McBane's book, there is very little that one can add. His illustrious life and infamous reputation is well explained in the autobiography which composes the second half of his book. We have his own accounts, in his own voice which will give the reader a much better sense of the man than I ever could" - from the Introduction by Jared Kirby. Time Period 17th Century & 18th Century. Edited by Jared Kirby. Foreword by Ben Miller. (Weapons, Military History, Self-Defense, Swordsmanship, Weapons).