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Swords weight

Postby JeanryChandler » Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:55 pm

I was reading this article, when it seemed to have ended rather abruptly. Is there a problem with the page or is that actually the end?

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Postby Joachim Nilsson » Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:16 pm

On what note did it end for you?
It seems to work alright for me.
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Postby JeanryChandler » Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:35 pm

Probably the most damning example that comes to mind is Olympic fencer Richard Cohen in his recent book about fencing and sword history stating early on how, “Swords, which could weigh in excess of three pounds, were heavy and ill-balanced, requiring strength

Seems like it just cut off mid-sentance, or maybe I'm just reading it wrong...
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Re: Swords weight

Postby DavidEvans » Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:24 am

That example clearly ends badly. I'm expecting more to it that that! Bad grammer.
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Re: Swords weight

Postby Joachim Nilsson » Fri Mar 26, 2004 7:10 am

Uhm... It says:
Probably the most damning example that comes to mind is Olympic fencer Richard Cohen in his recent book about fencing and sword history stating early on how, “Swords, which could weigh in excess of three pounds, were heavy and ill-balanced, requiring strength to wield rather than skill.” (Cohen, p. 14).
when I read it. Have you tried to refresh the page?
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Re: Swords weight

Postby David Kite » Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:03 am

I'm guessing the whole page simply didn't load for you. The essay is much longer than where that cuts off for you. And that sentence does end as Joachim says.

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Re: Swords weight

Postby JeanryChandler » Sun Mar 28, 2004 1:07 pm

I guess my lousy dialup connection strikes again! <img src="/forum/images/icons/frown.gif" alt="" />
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