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Pugilistica
A Literary Journey through Boxing's Past and PresentBy Henry Downes Miles
Length29h 47m
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In "Pugilistica," Henry Downes Miles crafts an erudite exploration of boxing, intertwining vivid descriptions of the sport with analyses of its cultural significance in 19th-century British society. This remarkable compendium not only delves into the technical aspects of pugilism, from training regimens to fight strategies, but also contextualizes the sport within the broader social fabric, addressing notions of masculinity, class, and spectacle. Miles employs a rich, detailed literary style that balances narrative flair with scholarly rigor, making the text accessible and engaging for both enthusiasts and academics alike. Henry Downes Miles, an aficionado of boxing and a keen observer of social trends, draws on his extensive experience and research to inform this work. His observations reflect a deep understanding of the sport'Äôs evolution and its place in the Victorian cultural consciousness. His background likely contributed to his unique perspective on boxing, allowing him to blend passion with an analytical lens effectively, thereby shaping the discourse surrounding pugilism during a transformative era in sport. "Pugilistica" is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay between sport and society, as well as those seeking a nuanced historical perspective on boxing. Miles'Äô meticulous examination invites the reader to appreciate the artistry of pugilism and its enduring legacy, making it a significant contribution to both sports literature and social history.
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Length29 hrs 47 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
17CHAPTER II. PETER CRAWLEY, ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS “YOUNG RUMP STEAK”—1818–1827.
2CHAPTER I. TOM SPRING (CHAMPION)—1814–1824. (pt. 1)
18CHAPTER III. TOM CANNON, “THE GREAT GUN OF WINDSOR” (CHAMPION)—1824–1827.
3CHAPTER I. TOM SPRING (CHAMPION)—1814–1824. (pt. 2)
19CHAPTER IV. JOSH. HUDSON, “THE JOHN BULL FIGHTER.”—1816–1826.
4CHAPTER II. JOHN LANGAN, THE IRISH CHAMPION—1819–1824.
20CHAPTER V. NED NEALE (“THE STREATHAM YOUTH”)—1822–1831.
5CHAPTER III. NED PAINTER—1813–1820.
21CHAPTER VI. JEM BURN (“MY NEVVY”)—1824–1827.
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6CHAPTER IV. TOM OLIVER (COMMISSARY-GENERAL OF THE P.R.)—1811–1831.
22CHAPTER VII. EDWARD BALDWIN (“WHITE-HEADED BOB”)—1823–1828.
7CHAPTER V. BILL NEAT, OF BRISTOL—1818–1823.
23CHAPTER VIII. SAMUEL EVANS (“YOUNG DUTCH SAM”)—1825–1834. (pt. 1)
8CHAPTER VI. THOMAS HICKMAN (“THE GAS MAN”).
24CHAPTER VIII. SAMUEL EVANS (“YOUNG DUTCH SAM”)—1825–1834. (pt. 2)
9CHAPTER VII. DAN DONNELLY, CHAMPION OF IRELAND.
25CHAPTER IX. TOM GAYNOR (“THE BATH CARPENTER”)—1824–1834.
10CHAPTER VIII. JACK CARTER, “THE LANCASHIRE HERO”—1812–1832.[29]
26CHAPTER X. ALEC REID (“THE CHELSEA SNOB”)—1821–1830.
11APPENDIX TO PERIOD V.
27CHAPTER XI. BISHOP SHARPE (“THE BOLD SMUGGLER”)—1818–1826.
12HARRY SUTTON, THE BLACK—1816–1819.
28CHAPTER XII. TOM BROWN (“BIG BROWN”) OF BRIDGNORTH—1825–1831.
13BILL ABBOT—1818–1832.
29CHAPTER XIII. PHIL SAMPSON (“THE BIRMINGHAM YOUTH”)—1819–1831. (pt. 1)
14DAVID HUDSON, BROTHER OF THE RENOWNED “JOHN BULL FIGHTER”—1818–1827.
30CHAPTER XIII. PHIL SAMPSON (“THE BIRMINGHAM YOUTH”)—1819–1831. (pt. 2)
15PERIOD VI.—1824–1835. FROM THE RETIREMENT OF TOM SPRING TO THE APPEARANCE OF BENDIGO.
31BARNEY AARON (“THE STAR OF THE EAST”)—1819–1834.
16CHAPTER I. JEM WARD (CHAMPION).—1822–1831.
32INDEX TO VOLUME II.
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