Greetings Clan Bailey and Baileys Academy members! Here is a book announcement that looks like a good reference for anyone on our list.

Slainte!

D.Beasley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi everyone,
It looks like my new book is officially available from Paladin Press!
Here's the blurb:

HIGHLAND MARTIAL CULTURE
The Fighting Heritage of Scotland
by Christopher Scott Thompson

NEW! The revival of interest in historical Western martial arts has
focused a great deal of attention on the weapons of Scotland,
especially of the Highlanders. Yet, despite all this enthusiasm for
the martial arts of the Highland, few of those practicing have
experienced genuine Gaelic culture – and without a cultural context,
no practice of martial arts can be considered complete.

Highland Martial Culture examines the nature of the Gaelic warrior
class and its martial training; the Gaelic duel and how it differed
from the duel in continental Europe; the phenomenon of wandering
swordsmen in Highland society; the Highland conception of honor;
internal aspects of martial arts practice such as mental tricks,
traditional charms and spells used in warfare; unusual skills such as
the fast draw; and health practices associated with the warrior class.

This is your chance to find out more about the rich cultural heritage
associated with the practice of Highland weapons.

http://www.paladin-press.com/product/1056/47

Author interview:

http://www.paladin-press.com/downloads/Christopher_Thompson_QA.pdf

-Chris Thompson