Description

Boxiana V2: Or Sketches Of Ancient And Modern Pugilism, From The Championship Of Cribb To The Present Time (1824) is a book written by Pierce Egan. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of boxing, covering both ancient and modern times. It provides an in-depth look at the sport, including the rules, techniques, and famous boxers of the time. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of boxing. It includes detailed descriptions of famous fights, as well as biographical sketches of the most prominent boxers of the day. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of boxing, and it provides a fascinating insight into the sport as it was practiced in the early 19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.