Pugilistica
The Evolution of Boxing: A Comprehensive Look at the Cultural Impact and Significance of Pugilism in LiteratureBy Henry Downes Miles
Length36h 21m
About this audiobook
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
2CHAPTER I.: WILLIAM THOMPSON (“BENDIGO”), OF NOTTINGHAM, CHAMPION. 1835–1850. (pt. 1)
3CHAPTER I.: WILLIAM THOMPSON (“BENDIGO”), OF NOTTINGHAM, CHAMPION. 1835–1850. (pt. 2)
4CHAPTER II.: BENJAMIN CAUNT (CHAMPION). 1835–1857.[11] (pt. 1)
5CHAPTER II.: BENJAMIN CAUNT (CHAMPION). 1835–1857.[11] (pt. 2)
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6CHAPTER III.: JAMES BURKE (KNOWN AS “THE DEAF’UN”). 1828–1843. (pt. 1)
7CHAPTER III.: JAMES BURKE (KNOWN AS “THE DEAF’UN”). 1828–1843. (pt. 2)
8CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM PERRY (“THE TIPTON SLASHER”) 1835–1857. (pt. 1)
9CHAPTER IV.: WILLIAM PERRY (“THE TIPTON SLASHER”) 1835–1857. (pt. 2)
10CHAPTER V.: NICHOLAS (NICK) WARD. 1835–1841.
11CHAPTER VI.: NATHANIEL LANGHAM. 1843–1857.
12CHAPTER VII.: HARRY ORME. 1849–1853.
13CHAPTER VIII.: TOM PADDOCK. 1844–1860. (pt. 1)
14CHAPTER VIII.: TOM PADDOCK. 1844–1860. (pt. 2)
15CHAPTER IX.: HARRY BROOME (CHAMPION). 1843–1856.
16APPENDIX TO PERIOD VII.
17I.—BRASSEY (JOHN LEECHMAN), of Bradford, and YOUNG LANGAN, of Liverpool, for £100.
18II.—TASS (HAZARD) PARKER, of West Bromwich, and JOHN LEECHMAN (BRASSEY), of Bradford, for £100.
19III.—TASS PARKER, of West Bromwich, and HARRY PRESTON, of Birmingham, for £100.
20IV.—AARON JONES AND BOB WADE (THE DOVER CHAMPION).
21PERIOD VIII.—1846–1863.
22CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 1)
23CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 2)
24CHAPTER I.: TOM SAYERS (CHAMPION).—1849–1860. (pt. 3)
25CHAPTER II.: JEM MACE, OF NORWICH (CHAMPION). 1855–1864. (pt. 1)
26CHAPTER II.: JEM MACE, OF NORWICH (CHAMPION). 1855–1864. (pt. 2)
27CHAPTER III.: TOM KING (CHAMPION). 1860–1862.
28L’Envoy to the Reader.: INDEX TO VOLUME III.
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