Author: Henry Downes Miles
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2021-11-05
Total Pages: 792
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book focuses on the topic of 19th-century British boxing. The period comprised herein extends from the year 1835 (the first appearance of Bendigo), and contains the battles of Caunt, Nick Ward, Deaf Burke, William Perry (the "Tipton"), Harry Broome, Tom Paddock, Harry Orme, Aaron Jones, Nat Langham, Tom Sayers, and Jem Mace, closing with the last Championship fight between Tom King and John Camel Heenan, on the 10th of December, 1863.
Author: Henry Downes Miles
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-09-05
Total Pages: 746
ISBN-13: 3368922297
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Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2016-08-26
Total Pages: 38
ISBN-13: 1473357276
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Author: David Lawrence
Publisher:
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9781893654006
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Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2014-12-16
Total Pages: 481
ISBN-13: 0826107265
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Author: Mark Fainaru-Wada
Publisher: Crown
Published: 2014-08-26
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 0770437567
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