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  2. History of fencing - Wikipedia

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    The oldest surviving manual on western swordsmanship dates back to the 14th century, [1] although historical references date fencing schools back to the 12th century. [2] [3] [4] Modern fencing originated in the 18th century influenced by the Italian school of fencing of the Renaissance, and improved by the French school. [5] [6]

  3. Fencing - Wikipedia

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    Fencing traces its roots to the development of swordsmanship for duels and self-defence. Described as "high-speed chess", each bout begins and ends with a salute. Good sportsmanship and honor are stressed at every level of training and competition. [10] The oldest surviving treatise on western fencing is the Royal Armouries Ms.

  4. Fence Cutting Wars - Wikipedia

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    Fence cutting soon erupted as a result of the cattlemen with vast lands using barbed wire to fence their land, cutting off roads and access to public lands. The cuttings were well organized, with armed guards posted to protect the men while they worked. [12] In 1883, fence cutting was reported in more than half the counties in Texas. [13]

  5. Agricultural fencing - Wikipedia

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    The tradition of fencing out unwanted livestock prevails even today in some sparsely populated areas. For example, until the mid-20th century, most states in the American West were called "open range" ("fence out") states, in contrast to Eastern and Midwestern states which long had "fence in" laws where livestock must be confined by their owners.

  6. The Wire that Fenced the West - Wikipedia

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    I. Barbed-Wire Fence-Makers 1. Threshold of Promise 2. Prelude to 1874 3. Incident at De Kalb 4. "Prior-Use" Fences 5. Promoting Barbed Wire 6. Moonshine and Monopoly 7. Patent Litigation 8. Barbed-Wire Barons. II. Barbed-Wire Fence-Builders 9. "This Cockeyed World of Cattle Fold" 10. "The Big Die-up" 11. "King of the Coasters" and Brother Jon 12.

  7. Fence - Wikipedia

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    A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails or netting. [1] A fence differs from a wall in not having a solid foundation along its whole length. [2] Alternatives to fencing include a ditch (sometimes filled with water, forming a moat).

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