Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 2 (of 3) Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-1740, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863
Name of the book: : Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 2 (of 3) Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-1740, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863
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Name Of book : Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 2 (of 3) Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles from Contemporary Newspapers, With Authentic Portraits, Personal Anecdotes, and Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the Prize Ring, Forming a Complete History of the Ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-1740, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863
Subject : Boxing
Writer : Henry Downes Miles"Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 2 (of 3) is a comprehensive look at the world of boxing in Britain, written by author Henry Downes Miles. This book delves into the lives of the most celebrated pugilists, providing full reports of their battles from contemporary newspapers. Readers will find authentic portraits, personal anecdotes, and sketches of the principal patrons of the prize ring, offering a complete history of boxing from its earliest days in the 18th century to the championship battles of the mid-19th century. Spanning from the era of Fig and Broughton in 1719-1740 to the memorable showdown between King and Heenan in December 1863, this volume offers a fascinating insight into the evolution of British boxing. Whether you're a boxing enthusiast or a history buff, Pugilistica is a must-read for anyone interested in the sport's rich and storied past.""
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