Fistiana, or, The oracle of the ring : results of prize battles from 1700 to May 1860, alphabetically arranged ; new rules of the ring ... /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
William Clement, Jun., Office of Bell's Life,
1860.
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| Edition: | Tewnty-second edition. |
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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.