Boxiana Or Sketches Of Modern Pugilism: Containing All The Transactions Of Note, Connected With The Prize Ring, 1821-1823 (1828) (Hardcover)

Boxiana Or Sketches Of Modern Pugilism is a book written by John Badcock and published in 1828. The book is a comprehensive account of the sport of boxing during the years 1821-1823, covering all the notable events and transactions that occurred during that time period. It provides detailed descriptions of the fights, the fighters, and the social and cultural context in which the sport was practiced. The book includes profiles of famous boxers such as Tom Cribb, Jem Belcher, and Jack Randall, as well as lesser-known fighters and their stories. Boxiana Or Sketches Of Modern Pugilism is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of boxing as a sport and its place in society during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.