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Pugilistica
The Evolution of Boxing: A Comprehensive Look at the Cultural Impact and Significance of Pugilism in LiteratureBy Henry Downes Miles
Length36h 21m
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In "Pugilistica," Henry Downes Miles presents a thorough exploration of the art of boxing, combining historical narrative with technical analysis to create a seminal text on the sport. Written in a style that marries precision with a passionate advocacy for pugilism, the book delves into the evolution of boxing techniques, the lives of notable fighters, and detailed accounts of legendary matches. Miles'Äôs meticulous research reflects an era when boxing was emerging as a serious sport, elevating it beyond mere spectacle to a disciplined competition governed by principles and ethics. Henry Downes Miles, a prominent figure in the 19th-century boxing community, was deeply influenced by his background as a sportsman and an advocate for physical prowess and gentlemanly conduct within the sport. His extensive experience in boxing and engagement with contemporaneous fighters positioned him uniquely to document the evolution of the sport. Miles'Äôs insights are informed by personal observations and firsthand accounts, reflecting a profound respect for the discipline and its practitioners. This book is essential for historians, sports enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural significance of boxing. "Pugilistica" not only captivates with its detailed analysis and rich narrative but also contributes to a deeper understanding of boxing as both an athletic and artful pursuit. It invites readers to appreciate the sport's complexity and its significant place in the broader context of societal values.
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Length36 hrs 21 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15CHAPTER IX.: HARRY BROOME (CHAMPION). 1843–1856.
2CHAPTER I.: WILLIAM THOMPSON (“BENDIGO”), OF NOTTINGHAM, CHAMPION. 1835–1850. (pt. 1)
16APPENDIX TO PERIOD VII.
3CHAPTER I.: WILLIAM THOMPSON (“BENDIGO”), OF NOTTINGHAM, CHAMPION. 1835–1850. (pt. 2)
17I.—BRASSEY (JOHN LEECHMAN), of Bradford, and YOUNG LANGAN, of Liverpool, for £100.
4CHAPTER II.: BENJAMIN CAUNT (CHAMPION). 1835–1857.[11] (pt. 1)
18II.—TASS (HAZARD) PARKER, of West Bromwich, and JOHN LEECHMAN (BRASSEY), of Bradford, for £100.
5CHAPTER II.: BENJAMIN CAUNT (CHAMPION). 1835–1857.[11] (pt. 2)
19III.—TASS PARKER, of West Bromwich, and HARRY PRESTON, of Birmingham, for £100.
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6CHAPTER III.: JAMES BURKE (KNOWN AS “THE DEAF’UN”). 1828–1843. (pt. 1)
20IV.—AARON JONES AND BOB WADE (THE DOVER CHAMPION).
7CHAPTER III.: JAMES BURKE (KNOWN AS “THE DEAF’UN”). 1828–1843. (pt. 2)
21PERIOD VIII.—1846–1863.
8CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM PERRY (“THE TIPTON SLASHER”) 1835–1857. (pt. 1)
22CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 1)
9CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM PERRY (“THE TIPTON SLASHER”) 1835–1857. (pt. 2)
23CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 2)
10CHAPTER V.: NICHOLAS (NICK) WARD. 1835–1841.
24CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 3)
11CHAPTER VI.: NATHANIEL LANGHAM. 1843–1857.
25CHAPTER II.: JEM MACE, OF NORWICH (CHAMPION). 1855–1864. (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER VII.: HARRY ORME. 1849–1853.
26CHAPTER II.: JEM MACE, OF NORWICH (CHAMPION). 1855–1864. (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER VIII.: TOM PADDOCK. 1844–1860. (pt. 1)
27CHAPTER III.: TOM KING (CHAMPION). 1860–1862.
14CHAPTER VIII.: TOM PADDOCK. 1844–1860. (pt. 2)
28L’Envoy to the Reader.: INDEX TO VOLUME III.
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