Knuckles and Gloves
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Knuckles and Gloves

A visceral journey into the underground world of pugilismBy Bohun Lynch
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In "Knuckles and Gloves," Bohun Lynch delivers a profound exploration of the intricacies of human conflict and camaraderie, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England's boxing scene. This work deftly combines realistic narrative with vivid descriptive passages, showcasing Lynch's ability to capture both the physicality of the sport and the emotional tumult of its participants. Rich with historical context, the novel delves into themes of masculinity, class struggles, and the societal pressures surrounding sport, all while reflecting the literary traditions of naturalism and modernism that were popular during his era. Bohun Lynch, born in 1894, was deeply influenced by his upbringing and the tumultuous socio-political landscape of his time. Much like his characters, Lynch grappled with issues of identity and belonging, often channeling his experiences'Äîboth personal and observed'Äîinto the narratives he crafted. Educated in literature and history, Lynch's insight into human behavior and social constructs significantly enriches the authenticity and emotional gravity of "Knuckles and Gloves." This compelling novel is a must-read for those who appreciate layered storytelling that examines the intersections of sport, culture, and personal struggle. Reviewers praise the book for its unflinching portrayal of the human condition, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Audiobook details

GenreOther
Length6 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PART I KNUCKLES
20CHAPTER XIX TOM SAYERS AND THE TIPTON SLASHER
2CHAPTER I JOHN BROUGHTON AND JACK SLACK
21CHAPTER XX The Last Great Prize-Fight TOM SAYERS AND THE BENICIA BOY: The Fight of Sayerius and Heenanus A LAY OF ANCIENT LONDON
3CHAPTER II TOM JOHNSON AND ISAAC PERRINS
22PART II GLOVES
4CHAPTER III RICHARD HUMPHRIES, DANIEL MENDOZA, AND JOHN JACKSON
23CHAPTER I PETER JACKSON AND FRANK SLAVIN
5CHAPTER IV JEM BELCHER
24CHAPTER II JAMES J. CORBETT AND JOHN L. SULLIVAN
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6CHAPTER V JEM BELCHER AND TOM CRIBB
25CHAPTER III ROBERT FITZSIMMONS AND JAMES J. CORBETT
7CHAPTER VI JOHN GULLEY
26CHAPTER IV JAMES J. JEFFERIES AND ROBERT FITZSIMMONS
8CHAPTER VII JEM BELCHER’S LAST FIGHT
27CHAPTER V TOMMY BURNS AND JACK JOHNSON
9CHAPTER VIII TOM CRIBB AND MOLINEUX
28CHAPTER VI TOMMY BURNS AND JOE BECKETT
10CHAPTER IX JACK SCROGGINS AND NED TURNER
29CHAPTER VII JACK JOHNSON AND JAMES J. JEFFERIES
11CHAPTER X JACK RANDALL AND NED TURNER
30CHAPTER VIII GEORGES CARPENTIER AND BOMBARDIER WELLS
12CHAPTER XI BILL NEATE AND TOM HICKMAN
31CHAPTER IX JOE BECKETT AND BOMBARDIER WELLS
13CHAPTER XII TOM SPRING AND BILL NEATE
32CHAPTER X GEORGES CARPENTIER AND JEFF SMITH
14CHAPTER XIII TOM SPRING AND JACK LANGAN
33CHAPTER XI JACK DEMPSEY AND GEORGES CARPENTIER
15CHAPTER XIV DEAF BURKE AND SIMON BYRNE
34CHAPTER XII GEORGES CARPENTIER AND GEORGE COOK
16CHAPTER XV BENDIGO AND DEAF BURKE
35CHAPTER XIII LITTLE MEN
17CHAPTER XVI YANKEE SULLIVAN AND HAMMER LANE
36CHAPTER XIV AN AFTERTHOUGHT
18CHAPTER XVII BENDIGO AND BEN CAUNT
37APPENDIX Rules of the Ring AS REVISED BY THE Pugilistic Benevolent Association
19CHAPTER XVIII NAT LANGHAM AND TOM SAYERS

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