Bareknuckles : a social history of prize-fighting
Brailsford, Dennis, 1925-1988
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Presents an investigation into the history of bareknuckle fighting, the illegal entertainment that gave rise to the sport of boxing. Bareknuckle fighting was one of the first organised spectators sports and the first to boast a World Championship. The author introduces us to the individuals and the great names of bareknuckle fighting.
Main title:
Bareknuckles : a social history of prize-fighting / Dennis Brailsford.
Author:
Imprint:
Cambridge : Lutterworth, 1988.
Collation:
xiv,176p. : ill., ports. ; 24cm.
Notes:
Bibliography: p164-166. _ Includes index.
ISBN:
9780718826765
Dewey class:
796.830942796.83
Local class:
D
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
14976