Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 1 (of 3) by Henry Downes Miles
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| Author | Miles, Henry Downes, 1806-1889 |
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| Title |
Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 1 (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, 1719-40, to the Last Championship Battle Between King and Heenan, in December 1863 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing, Volume 1" by Henry Downes Miles is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume aims to document the rise, progress, and decline of British boxing from its beginnings in the early 18th century through to notable fights in the 1860s. The text focuses on the lives of celebrated pugilists, delivering detailed reports of their matches, anecdotes, and historical context surrounding the sport's evolution. The beginning of this work features a preface where the author outlines his intention to fill a historical gap regarding the boxing ring in England. He discusses the origins of boxing, referencing its early champions like James Fig and the cultural significance it bore throughout British history. Additionally, he reflects on personal experiences and knowledge accumulated over decades, preparing readers for a structured historical narrative that will explore various periods and significant figures in the world of pugilism. The initial chapters set the stage for a detailed examination of the sport's notable matches, styles, and historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Boxing |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59465 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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