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Wrestling - Early works to 1800

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    The inn-play , or Cornish-hugg wrestler: ... By Sr. Thomas Parkyns ..

    Parkyns, Thomas, Sir, 1662-1741. | Date: 1713
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    Progymnasmata. The inn-play or, Cornish-Hugg wrestler. Digested in a method which teacheth to break all holds, and throw most falls mathematically. Easy to be understood by all Gentlemen, &c. and of great Use to such who understand the Small-Sword in Fencing. And by all Tradesmen and Handicrafts, that have competent Knowledge of the Use of the Stilliards, Bar, Crove-Iron or Lover, with their Hypomochlions, Fulciments or Baits. By Sir Tho. Parkyns, of Bunny, Baronet.

    Parkyns, Thomas, Sir, 1662-1741. | Date: 1727

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