In this new study, the history of duelling is reviewed with some fascinating anecdotes researched from the Proceedings of the Old Bailey. Separate chapters include a discussion of the Seconds, the pistols (detailing locks, stock, barrels & cases). In addition a colour photograph section provides full-page photographs of nearly 40 guns.
Death or Dishonour: The World and Weapons of the Duellist
Author(s) : WILKINSON Frederick

- Year of publication :
- 2013
- Place and publisher :
- Ken Trotman Books
- Number of pages :
- 128