Lessons in Sabre, Singlestick, Sabre & Bayonet, and Sword Feats or, How to use a cut and thrust sword

"Lessons in Sabre, Singlestick, Sabre & Bayonet, and Sword Feats" by J. M. (John Musgrave) Waite is a guide to fencing and sword fighting from the 1800s, designed to teach people how to use different kinds of swords, especially the sabre, and singlestick. The author shows how to fight with a sword against a bayonet, teaching soldiers and regular people how to use these skills for physical activity. Waite uses his own experiences with fencing masters to give instructions and improve sabre techniques using small sword fencing methods. He emphasizes the need to be practical in combat situations, promoting a variety of moves and strategies to improve performance both when practicing and in real danger, setting readers up to learn effective sword skills.