Gentlemen's Blood: A History of Dueling
"Never did I imagine that dueling could be so enthralling, outrageous, gruesome, tragic, and, yes, ridiculous." (Wall Street Journal)"Holland cheerfully, airily, describes the many forms the duel has taken over the centuries...[A] high-spirited history of the art." (Los Angeles Times)"This admirable book both informs and entertains." (Dallas Morning News)"Barbara Holland's droll wit enlivens every book she touches." (Arizona Republic)"Remarkable and very funny...[Holland] is a gifted and joyful storyteller." (Boston Globe)"Succulent material…Holland's dry wit and 'boys-will-be-boys' commentary enlivens her storytelling." (San Francisco Chronicle)"On my honor, it's a good read." (Raleigh News & Observer)