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CARVALHO (Teotónio Rodrigues de). TRATADO COMPLETO DO JOGO DE FLORETE, em o qual se estabelecem os principios certos dos exercicios offensivos, e defensivos desta arte. Lisboa. 1804. - CARVALHO (Teotónio Rodrigues de) TRATADO COMPLETO DO JOGO DE FLORETE, em o qual se estabelecem os principios certos dos exercicios offensivos, e defensivos desta arte . Obra necessaria a's pessoas, que se destinão a's Armas, e util a'quellas, que se querem aperfeiçoar. Traduzido dos melhores authores francezes por Theotonio Rodrigues de Carvalho. Lisboa: Na Impressão Regia, 1804. 106, [2] pp., 8 est.: il.; 215 mm. First edition. One of the rare fencing treatises printed in Portugal, presented as a translation of the best French authors but resulting, in practice, from a compilation and adaptation of various sources, which gives it the character of an autonomous work. It systematically expounds the principles of foil fencing, both in offensive and defensive exercises, intended for those pursuing a military career and practitioners wishing to improve their skills. Illustrated with 8 fold-out engraved plates, featuring 17 numbered figures representing pairs of fencers in guard, attack, and defense positions. Rare and sought after. ⚑ Auto-translated via Google Translate