( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Jan 30 2009
This translation of the famous Spanish "Manual del baratero" comes with usefull notes and comments from the translator, and with the original Spanish text. I recommand this book to non Spanish speekers who interressed themselves in the art of handling the knife.
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Posted: Mar 30 2008
For the student of Western martial arts and the scholar of arms, the "Manual of the Baratero" is an essential reference. Originally published in 1849, this is an English translation of that manual - the first half of the book being the translation, and the last half of the book containing the original Spanish text. Manual of the Baratero is not a beginner's book designed for those looking to learn a couple of knife fighting tricks. It is a manual for the true scholar of arms, for one who already has a strong foundation in the basic techniques. Having a practical understanding of such things as the Spanish Circle is essential to understanding the secrets hidden in the Manual of the Baratero. There are four main sections to the book, followed by the Spanish version and appendices: Section 1 - Instruction on the Navaja Section 2 - Various Tactics Performed When Fighting with the Navaja Section 3 - The Proper Way to Handle the Cuchillo Section 4 - The Way the Gypsies Handle the Scissors In this text are hidden gems to be found by the scholar of arms. Highly Recommended!
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Posted: Dec 9 2005
James Loriega is a master at the arts of fighting with a steel blade. His translation from the original Spanish of the Manual Of The Baratero Or The Art Of Handling The Navaja, The Knife, And The Scissors Of The Gypsies is an instruction book for the non-specialist general reader in the basic techniques of fighting with knives which was originally published in Madrid, Spain, in 1849. There are occasional woodblock illustrations but they are decorative, not instructional. It is the text itself that provides an informed and informative "how to" manual for defending against attackers or robbers with a blade in your hand. A long recognized and appreciated contribution to Spain's historic martial arts culture, Manual Of The Baratero has never before been available to English readers. Here is an invaluable and enduringly impressive addition to personal and professional reference collections for historians, edged-weapons enthusiasts, and students of diverse martial arts legacies from around the world.
