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In modern times the game of jousting has been modified still further. Today's conception of the game is based on the same principles as those of yesteryear. However, our method of determining the winner is entirely free of any possibility of fatal injury. I shall try to explain our conception of the game but only actual observation will show you the skill, training and sportsmanship that is required of all who participate.
First, three arches are erected in a straight line, twenty-five yards apart. These arches consist of two uprights with a cross piece at the top. Hanging downward from the center of the cross piece is an iron rod with a clamp in the end of it. A ring, ranging in size from one inch to three eighths of an inch, is inserted in that clamp. First, the one inch rings are hung in each of the three arches. Each rider, mounted on a horse that has been especially trained for this work, gallops through the three arches. His object is to secure all the rings on a lance which he carries under his arm. He is given only a limited time to get through the arches, usually about eight seconds to cover seventy yards. The riders who are skillful enough to get all of their one inch rings are then forced to ride at smaller rings. Those who miss are eliminated. The rings are diminished in size until all but one has missed. That man is adjudged win ner because he has taken more consecutive rings than any other knight.
The riding is only a part of the game. The best part is yet to come.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the history, development, and significance of the game of jousting. The author delves into the origins of jousting in medieval Europe, examining its role in chivalric culture and the training of knights. The book also traces the evolution of jousting from its early, highly dangerous form to the more stylized and ceremonial tournaments of later centuries. Along the way, the author provides insights into the social and cultural context of jousting, including its connection to the ideals of chivalry, courtly love, and the pursuit of honor. This book offers a comprehensive and engaging account of a key aspect of medieval life and warfare, shedding light on the values, customs, and practices of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780243446650_0
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