Fistiana, or, The oracle of the ring : results of prize battles from 1700 to May 1860, alphabetically arranged ; new rules of the ring ... /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dowling, Frank Lewis, 1823-1867 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : William Clement, Jun., Office of Bell's Life, 1860.
Edition:Tewnty-second edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Chronology of the ring from 1700 to 1860
  • Champions of England from 1719 to 1860
  • New rules of the ring, as revise in 1860
  • Form of articles for a prize battle
  • Duties of seconds and bottle-holders
  • Duties of umpires and referees
  • Hints on sparring, and on the art of attack and defence
  • Indispensable attributes of and requisites for a perfect pugilist
  • On health in general, and the causes of debility
  • Useful hints for those who will no be "Merry and wise"
  • Taverns and public-houses frequented by patrons of the ring and manly sports in London.