Boxing - Early works to 1800
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A letter on the practice of boxing , addressed to the King, Lords, and Commons. By the Rev. Edward Barry, A.M. & M.D. Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Kildare.
Barry, Edward, 1759-1822.Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- E-books
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The modern art of boxing , as practised by Mendoza, Humphreys, Ryan, Ward, Wason, Johnson, and other eminent pugilists. To which are added, the six lessons of Mendoza, as published by him, for the use of his scholars; and a full account of his last battle with Humphreys.
Mendoza, Daniel, 1764-1836.Date: 1789- E-books
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The complete art of boxing , according to the modern method; wherein the whole of that manly accomplishment is rendered so easy and intelligent that any person may be an entire master of the science in a few days, without any other instruction than this book. To which is added The general history of boxing. Containing an account of the most eminent professors of that noble art, who have flourished from its commencement to the present time. By an amateur of eminence.
Amateur of EminenceDate: 1788- E-books
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Boxing reviewed or, the science of manual defence, displayed on rational principles. Comprehending a complete description of the principal pugilists, from the earliest period of Broughton's time, to the present day. By Thomas Fewtrell.
Fewtrell, ThomasDate: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- E-books
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The complete art of boxing , according to the modern method; Wherein the whole of that manly accomplishment is rendered so easy and intelligent, that any person may be an entire master of the science in a few days, without an other instruction than this book. To which is added, the general history of boxing. Containing an account of the most eminent professors of that noble art, who have flourished from its commencement to the present time. By an amateur of eminence.
Amateur of EminenceDate: 1788