The Manual for British Men: 120 Manly Skills from British History

To all the Airmen and soldiers, knights and pages, gentlemen, and rogues, this manual is for you. It teaches you how to besiege a castle, fire a longbow, clean a Maxim machine gun, and capture an enemy trench. It also includes sporting sciences such as jousting, fencing, and boxing, and domestic essentials such as hunting, killing, cleaning, and cooking a wild boar.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

Airmen, soldiers, knights, and pages,
Gentlemen, and rogues, heed our call!
Stiffen your lip and tighten your sword belt,
For we have a message that demands your attention.

Tie down your trebuchets,
Wax your moustache, and prepare to embark on a journey of manliness.
This manual is a treasure trove of knowledge,
Containing everything the well-bred British man needs to know.

From day-to-day skills to sporting sciences,
From domestic essentials to capturing an enemy trench,
We've got it all covered.

Learn how to besiege a castle,
Fire a longbow with precision,
Clean a Maxim machine gun with care,
And capture an enemy trench with skill.

But that's not all.
We also delve into the world of sports,
Where jousting, fencing, and boxing take center stage.
Follow the Queensbury Rules, of course,
As you engage in these noble pursuits.

And when it comes to domestic essentials,
We've got you covered.
Learn how to hunt, kill, clean, and cook a wild boar,
So that you can savor the flavors of the great outdoors.

This manual is a testament to the British man's spirit,
His resilience, and his unwavering determination.
So, embrace it, learn from it, and let it guide you on your path to greatness.
For, in the words of Shakespeare, "To be, or not to be, that is the question."
And we say, "Be a British man, and be the best!"

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803992440
Edition number: New ed