Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 665 Wilson, John Lyde 1784 1849 The Code of Honor Or, Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds in Duelling Produced by Holly Ingraham, and David Widger "The Code of Honor; or Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds in Duelling" by John Lyde Wilson is a manual on the protocols and codes governing dueling, crafted during the early to mid-19th century. This book reflects the societal views and practices regarding honor, insult, and personal combat in a time when dueling was often considered a means of resolving disputes among gentlemen. Wilson, a former governor of South Carolina, provides insights into the structured social norms around dueling, emphasizing measured conduct rather than impulsive violence. In this book, Wilson outlines detailed rules and etiquette for both the principals involved in a duel and their seconds, who act as intermediaries. The text starts with pre-dueling advice for those who feel insulted, emphasizing the importance of restraint and proper communication before escalating to combat. It covers various aspects, including how to deliver challenges, ensure fairness in dueling conditions, and conduct after an exchange of shots. Wilson's approach notably advocates for a more civilized understanding of honor while acknowledging that some situations may necessitate dueling. The appendix adds depth by introducing the Irish dueling code, showcasing the variations in honor-bound behavior across different cultures. Overall, Wilson's work serves as both a practical guide and a reflection on the social dynamics of dueling in his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dueling CR Text Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Law & Criminology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 71027 2025-10-03T06:28:08.521905 text/html 67115 2013-02-09T10:44:36 text/html 87939 2025-10-03T06:28:12.232882 application/epub+zip 86192 2025-10-03T06:28:10.043886 application/epub+zip 86193 2025-10-03T06:28:09.055894 application/epub+zip 173473 2025-10-03T06:28:13.930951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159769 2025-10-03T06:28:11.655906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156328 2022-09-03T10:17:00.727733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 56503 2025-10-03T06:28:08.193893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56377 2009-03-25T17:53:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18903 2025-10-03T06:28:14.049865 application/rdf+xml 11112 2025-10-03T06:28:09.541880 image/jpeg 3136 2025-10-03T06:28:09.297902 image/jpeg 22687 2013-02-09T10:44:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 21110 2009-03-25T17:57:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 83482 2025-10-03T06:28:08.528893 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia