Scroll to Top

Tag Archives: duels

Pistol Duelling during the Early Victorian Era

10 Comments

We hope you enjoy the articles and short stories presented here, and will join Kate in her adventures for many years to come. Upon request, you will receive an inscribed copy of Kate Tattersall Adventures in China with every donation of $10 or more plus shipping. Please use the Contact Page to provide your …

Sabre Duelling during the Early Victorian Era

6 Comments

A matter of honour, settled with sabres, was still somewhat common during the Early Victorian era (1837 to 1861*). In the German States it had evolved into duelling clubs, mostly based at universities, where young men gleefully slashed at each other regularly over any slight, wanting to receive wounds as …