The Code of Honor or Rules for the Government of Principals And Seconds in Duelling - Couverture souple

Wilson, John Lyde

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419157043 ISBN 13 : 9781419157042

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

The Code of Honor or Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds in Duelling is a book written by John Lyde Wilson. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the etiquette and procedures of duelling, a practice that was common in the 19th century. The Code of Honor outlines the rules and regulations that govern the conduct of both principals (the individuals involved in the duel) and seconds (the individuals who assist the principals). It covers topics such as the choice of weapons, the selection of a location for the duel, the role of the seconds, and the procedures for resolving disputes. The book also includes a section on the legal aspects of duelling, including the consequences for those who participate in the practice. The Code of Honor is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the culture and values of the time, as well as the attitudes towards violence and honor. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of duelling or the social customs of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"The Code of Honor" was penned by John Lyde Wilson, 49th governor of South Carolina and an avid proponent of dueling. Written in 1838, "The Code of Honor" describes a set of guidelines for duelists and argues that following John Lyde Wilson's guidelines would save lives (instead of encouraging duels). "The Code of Honor" provides a very interesting insight into how "gentlemen" thought in Wilson's day, right down to the minutest protocol on what a "principal" and "second" should do after an "insult" is given or received. Duels, which were practiced from the 11th to 20th centuries in Western societies, were engagements between two individuals with matched weapons in accordance with their combat doctrines. The Romantic depiction of mediaeval duels was based on either a pretext of defense of honor, usually accompanied by a trusted representative (who might also fight), or as a matter of challenge which developed out of the desire of the challenger to redress a perceived insult to his sovereign's honor. The goal of the honorable duel was often not so much to kill the opponent as to gain "satisfaction" or restore one's honor by demonstrating a willingness to risk one's life for it. Beginning in early 17th century, duels were often illegal in Europe, though in most societies where dueling was socially accepted, participants in a fair duel were not prosecuted, or if they were, were not convicted. Only gentlemen were considered to have honor, and duels were reserved for social equals. Commoners might duel one another occasionally, but if a gentleman's honor were offended by a person of lower class, he would not duel him, but would beat him with a cane, riding crop, a whip or have his servants do so. Formal dueling continued in the United States into the 1800's, with one of the most famous duels resulting in the fatal wounding of Alexander Hamilton by United States Vice-president Aaron Burr.

Biographie de l'auteur

John Lyde Wilson (May 24, 1784 - February 12, 1849) was the 49th Governor of South Carolina from 1822 to 1824 and an ardent supporter of dueling. Born in Marlboro County, Wilson studied law in Baltimore and was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1807. He practiced law in Georgetown and became active in politics by being elected to three non-consecutive terms to the South Carolina House of Representatives. Wilson gained election to the South Carolina Senate in 1818 and was chosen by his colleagues to be the president of the senate. In 1822, the General Assembly elected him as Governor of South Carolina for a two-year term.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419157043
• ISBN 13: 9781419157042
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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