The Sword of No-Sword
, by Stevens, JohnNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781570620508 | 1570620504
- Cover: Trade Paper
- Copyright: 10/18/1994
Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. This is the book all martial artists must own.