Title: Pugilistica; The History of British Boxing, Vol. 1: Containing Lives of the Most Celebrated Pugilists; Full Reports of Their Battles From Contemporary . Sketches of the Principal Patrons of the P
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266404197
ISBN 13: 9780266404194
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 1048 grams

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A vivid, illustrated chronicle of boxing’s early era

Explore the lives of celebrated pugilists through full fight reports, authentic portraits, and period anecdotes. This edition brings together detailed accounts of classic battles and the colorful world of the prize ring, offering insight into the sport’s origins and its enduring culture.

Delve into the sport as it was fought and celebrated in its formative days. You’ll find dramatic round-by-round descriptions, sketches of the patrons who supported the sport, and personal stories that illuminate the characters who defined boxing’s early history. The collection pairs newspaper reportage with contemporary portraits to paint a lively portrait of an era when boxing mattered to fans, patrons, and society alike.

Rich, primary-source style: reports of battles from period newspapers
Portraits and anecdotes that bring famous boxers and patrons to life
Context on the rise of pugilism and its place in 19th-century culture
A window into the sport’s evolution, rules, and public imagination

Ideal for readers of sports history, Victorian-era culture, and fans who enjoy vivid, documentary-style storytelling that stays true to its period.

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