History of the Sword

Bruce LaFontaine

Courier Corporation, Jan 13, 1998 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 48 pages

From prehistoric sticks to the rapiers wielded by the Louis XIV's Musketeers, this volume chronicles the history of the sword in 44 carefully researched, ready-to-color drawings of the weapons and authentically costumed figures of the people who wielded them. A rich pictorial history for coloring book fans, students of weaponry, and armchair adventurers alike.

About the author

An award-winning artist, writer, and graphic designer, Bruce LaFontaine specializes in books about history, science, transportation, and architecture. Bruce has written and illustrated 70 Dover titles, and his work has appeared in Scientific American, The Wall Street Journal, and other prominent publications.

Bibliographic information

• Title: History of the Sword; Dover Coloring Bks; Dover History Coloring Book Series; Dover pictorial archive series
• Author: Bruce LaFontaine
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Courier Corporation, 1998
• ISBN: 0486401391, 9780486401393
• Length: 48 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books; Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General