The Murder Stroke

  the murder stroke: The Murder Stroke Ann B. Ross, 1981
  the murder stroke: Paulus Hector Mair's Ars Athletica Volume 2 Paulus Hector Mair, 2024-12-31 To those who study the physical culture of arms in medieval Europe, the German Fechtbucher - treatises on combat arts - are among the most important surviving documentary sources: no other region in Europe produced such an extensive body of writings on the techniques of medieval combat. Among these, and indeed among the martial-arts treatises produced by any culture, the massive compendia commissioned by the scholar-swordsman Paulus Hector Mair (1517-1579) stands out as uniquely ambitious and monumental. The text survives in three manuscript copies, each consisting of two volumes, with each manuscript running to approximately 1200 pages, and includes about 17 weapon-forms (depending on how one counts them) from two-handed sword to rapier, armoured combat to sickle and scythe; each form consists of anywhere from 8 to 136 lavishly illustrated techniques, in many cases followed by one or more seminal texts on the form. The various weapon-forms are mutually integrated with each other in techniques and vocabulary, and collectively offer an enormous volume of interpretable material. The combination of text and image in the illustrated techniques offers obvious advantages to the understanding of a physical practice, and Mair is unique among the German masters in systematically giving instructions to both combatants, so that as one learns how to perform a technique, they also learn how to counter it. Lastly, one of the most important features of the Ars Athletica is the Latin translation, which serves as something of a Rosetta stone for interpreting the vocabulary of these long-lost martial arts. In this series, Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng, translator of the equally seminal Fechtbucher of Joachim Meyer and Hans Leckuchner has compiled a team of translator-practitioners to tackle Mairs opus. Over a decade of work has gone into transcribing, translating and annotating the Ars Athletica (Treatise on the Martial Arts) presenting both the original German and Latin, as well as a modern English translation. Volume Two of this series presents the Dusack, a sporting version of the older Langesmesser (long-knife) a single-edged utility sword characteristic of the German-speaking areas of Europe. Made sometimes of wood, sometimes of leather, occasionally of steel, the Dusack was the training weapon for all single-handed swords. Mairs 44 Dusack sequences contained herein represent one of the earliest surviving treatises on this weapon: previous texts tend to focus on the Messer, and readers will find Mair ends this section by including his own redaction and treatment of some of the most famous Messer texts of the previous century.
  the murder stroke: The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts Antony Cummins, 2012-02-29 Martial Arts expert Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, employing the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Norse Sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave. Illustrated with over 250 images, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts in effect represents the earliest combat manual in the world. This insight into the warriors who were the scourge of Dark Age Europe is a feat of textual interpretation – and imagination.
  the murder stroke: Joseph and His Brethren Alexander Winton Buchan, 1887
  the murder stroke: Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder T. A. Willberg, 2022 London, 1958: Elaborately disguised and hidden deep beneath the city's streets lies the world of Miss Brickett's, a secret detective agency, training and housing the mysterious Inquirers. From traversing deceptive escape rooms full of baited traps and hidden dangers, to engineering almost magical mechanical gadgets, apprentice detectives at Miss Brickett's undergo rigorous training to equip them with the skills and knowledge they will need to solve the mysteries that confound London's police force. But nothing can prepare 23-year-old apprentice Marion Lane for what happens after the arrest of her friend and mentor Frank on suspicion of murder: he has tasks Marion with clearing his name and saving his life. Her investigation will place Marion and her friends in great peril as they venture into the forbidden maze of uncharted tunnels that surround Miss Brickett's.
  the murder stroke: Complete Works Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1888
  the murder stroke: The Topical Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ralph H. Orth, 1990 Published here for the first time are seven of Emerson's topical notebooks, which served as a source for his lectures, essays, and books of the 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s. Concerned primarily with nature, art, philosophy, American culture, and his comtemporaries, the notebooks presented in this first of a three-volume editions afford fascinating insight into Emerson's creative practices. They will offer new perspectives for future readings of his completed works. The editors provide faithful transcriptions of the notebooks using the highest standards of textual practice. Their detailed annotations describe and comment on erased or revised passages, translate Greek and Latin quotations, and identify books and articles referred to in the texts of the notebooks. References to similar passages in Emerson's journals, lectures, and published works are also provided in the annotations. Publication of these notebooks will inable scholars to trace ideas that have gone unnoticed previously. The Topical Notebooks of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volume 1, offers valuable insight into the art and philosophy of one of America's foremost thinkers. These volumes will be an important addition to any personal or institutional library of nine-teenth-century American literature.
  the murder stroke: Emerson's Complete Works Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1883
  the murder stroke: The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2022-11-13 Ralph Waldo Emerson's 'The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson' is a literary masterpiece that showcases the depth and breadth of Emerson's profound thoughts on nature, self-reliance, and the human experience. Known for his transcendentalist beliefs, Emerson's writing style is characterized by its poetic language, philosophical insights, and exploration of the interconnectedness of all beings. This comprehensive collection includes essays, poems, and lectures that continue to inspire readers with their timeless wisdom and profound truths. Emerson's work remains a cornerstone of American literature, influencing generations of writers and thinkers with his revolutionary ideas. Through his eloquent prose and visionary concepts, Emerson challenges readers to question conventional beliefs and embrace a more liberated and introspective approach to life. 'The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human spirit and its connection to the natural world.
  the murder stroke: Lectures and Biographical Sketches Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1904
  the murder stroke: Centenary Edition Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1911
  the murder stroke: The Complete Works Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2023-12-02 Ralph Waldo Emerson's The Complete Works is a monumental compilation that encapsulates his philosophy of transcendentalism, rich with essays, poetry, and lectures that challenge the norms of 19th-century American thought. Written in a sublime literary style that bridges poetic introspection and philosophical inquiry, this collection explores themes of individuality, nature, and the divine. Emerson deftly employs metaphor and allegory, weaving together insights that urge the reader to connect deeply with the world, oneself, and the broader universe, which offers a compelling context for understanding American literature's evolution in the wake of Romanticism. Emerson, a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, was profoundly influenced by his experiences with nature, education, and his contemporaries, including the philosophical undercurrents of German Idealism and Eastern spirituality. As a Unitarian minister who turned to writing, he sought a more personal and direct understanding of the divine, steering his work toward a celebration of the individual'Äôs ability to recognize their unique voice in the tapestry of existence. This essential collection is a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the roots of American philosophy and literature. Emerson's articulate reflections not only inspire self-discovery but also encourage a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of life. As such, The Complete Works stands as a beacon for readers and thinkers eager to grapple with profound questions of existence and identity.
  the murder stroke: Works Emerson, 1883
  the murder stroke: The New World of the South ... William Henry Fitchett, 1913
  the murder stroke: Works: English traits, Conduct of life Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1911
  the murder stroke: The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson ... Fireside Edition Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1909
  the murder stroke: The Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, James Elliot Cabot, 1883
  the murder stroke: The Complete Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1929
  the murder stroke: The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Lectures and biographical sketches Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1911
  the murder stroke: Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Illustrated Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2021-06-24 Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, poet, philosopher, pastor, lecturer, and public figure. During his life, he was one of the most prominent thinkers and writers in the United States with his work remaining influential today. In the late 19th century, after the death of Benjamin Franklin, it was Emerson who filled the role of thinker, motivator, and spiritual guide for the American nation. While he was the mentor and friend of Henry David Thoreau, he was viewed by most liberals of his generation as their spiritual leader. The admiration was well deserved: he was the first thinker to formulate the philosophy of transcendentalism. Emerson’s writings influenced the work of Friedrich Nietzsche, Maurice Maeterlinck, Charles Baudelaire, and Leo Tolstoy. Poems of Youth and Early Manhood Poems, 1847 May-Day and Other Pieces Elements and Mottoes Quatrains Fragments Uncollected Poems Translations The Poems Essays. First Series Essays, Second Series Representative Men
  the murder stroke: Australia in the making William Henry Fitchett, 1913
  the murder stroke: Writing Politics David Bromwich, 2020-10-20 Explore the tradition of the political essay with this brilliant anthology. David Bromwich is one of the most well-informed, cogent, and morally uncompromising political writers on the left today. He is also one of our finest intellectual historians and literary critics. In Writing Politics, Bromwich presents twenty-seven essays by different writers from the beginning of the modern political world in the seventeenth century until recent times, essays that grapple with issues that continue to shape history—revolution and war, racism, women’s rights, the status of the worker, the nature of citizenship, imperialism, violence and nonviolence, among them—and essays that have also been chosen as superlative examples of the power of written English to reshape our thoughts and the world. Jonathan Swift, Edmund Burke, Henry David Thoreau, Harriet Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, George Eliot, W. E. B. Du Bois, Mohandas Gandhi, Virginia Woolf, Martin Luther King, and Hannah Arendt are here, among others, along with a wide-ranging introduction.
  the murder stroke: Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1906
  the murder stroke: Representative men. Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1921
  the murder stroke: Emerson's Complete Works: Conduct of life Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1883
  the murder stroke: Complete Works: Representative men. Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1917
  the murder stroke: My Study Austin Phelps, 1886
  the murder stroke: Representative men and Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1917
  the murder stroke: The Portable Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1981-08-27 This volume, edited by Carl Bode in collaboration with Malcolm Cowley, presents the essential Emerson, selected from works that eloquently express the philosophy of a worldly idealist. The Portable Emerson comprises essays, including “History,” “Self-Reliance,” “The Over-Soul,” “Circles,” and “The Poet”; Emerson’s first book, Nature, in its entirety; twenty-two poems, including “Uriel,” “The Humble-Bee,” and “Give All to Love”; orations, including “The American Scholar,” “The Fugitive Slave Law,” and “John Brown”; English Traits, complete; and biographical essays on Plato, Napoleon, Henry David Thoreau, Thomas Carlyle, and others.
  the murder stroke: Emerson's Complete Works: Miscellanies Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1883
  the murder stroke: The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2009-09-30 Introduction by Mary Oliver Commentary by Henry James, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry David Thoreau The definitive collection of Emerson’s major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life’s work of a true “American Scholar.” As one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement, Emerson embraced a philosophy that championed the individual, emphasized independent thought, and prized “the splendid labyrinth of one’s own perceptions.” More than any writer of his time, he forged a style distinct from his European predecessors and embodied and defined what it meant to be an American. Matthew Arnold called Emerson’s essays “the most important work done in prose.” INCLUDES A MODERN LIBRARY READING GROUP GUIDE
  the murder stroke: RALPH WALDO EMERSON: The Wisdom & The Philosophy Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2023-11-19 In RALPH WALDO EMERSON: The Wisdom & The Philosophy, readers are invited into the profound and intricately woven world of Emerson's thoughts, wherein self-reliance, nature, and the intrinsic connection between the individual and the universe take center stage. This comprehensive analysis interlaces Emerson's essays, lectures, and poems, highlighting his transcendentalist philosophy through elegant prose that illuminates his revolutionary ideas. The book situates Emerson firmly within the 19th-century literary context, exploring his responses to contemporary social issues, as well as the cultural milieu of Romanticism that shaped his ideation. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was not only a leading figure in American Transcendentalism but also a voice of social reform, advocating for abolition and women's rights. His upbringing in a New England Puritan environment combined with his philosophical pursuits 'Äî influenced by European thinkers and the natural landscape of America 'Äî directed his exploration of the self and individuality. This book unravels the complexities of his journey as a thinker and the pulse of American identity he sought to articulate through his works. RALPH WALDO EMERSON: The Wisdom & The Philosophy is an essential read for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the philosophical underpinnings of modern thought. It appeals not only to scholars and students of literature but also to anyone who aspires to understand the enduring relevance of Emerson's insights on the human experience and our connection to the world.
  the murder stroke: The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1904
  the murder stroke: Works Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1883
  the murder stroke: The Wisdom & The Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson, 2022-11-13 In 'The Wisdom & The Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson', readers are immersed in the transcendentalist musings of one of America's most influential thinkers. Emerson's essays explore themes of individualism, nature, and self-reliance, all written in a thoughtful and contemplative literary style that encourages deep introspection. This collection provides a glimpse into the literary context of 19th-century American philosophy and the burgeoning transcendentalist movement. Emerson's idealistic views on the interconnectedness of humanity and nature are thought-provoking and continue to resonate with modern readers. Ralph Waldo Emerson's personal experiences, including the loss of loved ones and his philosophical studies, greatly influenced his writing. As a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, Emerson's work reflects his belief in the power of the individual mind and the importance of intuition and self-exploration. 'The Wisdom & The Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson' serves as a testament to his intellectual curiosity and literary talent. Recommended for readers interested in exploring transcendentalist philosophy and the works of this influential American thinker, 'The Wisdom & The Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson' offers timeless insights and inspiration for personal growth and reflection.
  the murder stroke: The Reporter Howard Ellis, Rowland Cox, 1882 Includes decisions in the Irish courts, 1876-June 1886, and Indian appeals, 1876-1877.
  the murder stroke: The Attic Miscellany , 1824
  the murder stroke: Commentaries on the Laws of England Herbert Broom, Edward Alfred Hadley, 1869
  the murder stroke: A Complete Dictionary of the English Language, Both with Regard to Sound and Meaning ... To which is Prefixed a Prosodial Grammar ... The Second Edition ... Enlarged Thomas SHERIDAN (M.A., Teacher of Elocution.), 1790
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