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Title: Bare Fists: The History of Bare-Knuckle Prize-Fighting

Synopsis
In this early account of bare knuckle fighting, a sports journalist recalls greats like John L. Sullivan and the legendary bouts of the 18th and 19th century, prior to when gloves became standard equipment. Author Mee places these fighters in historical context and provides illustrated material from their times.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        241 Pages
Weight:        1.2 Pounds
Height:         9.5 Inches
Width:          6.3 Inches
Thickness:    1.3 Inches


Publisher Notes
Provides an illustrated history of bare-knuckle prize-fighting, from its origins, to its heydey in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, to the development of the Marquess of Queensbury Rules that saw the end of the sport, and profiles some of its great champions and fans.

Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Bare Fists: The History of Bare-Knuckle Prize-Fighting and it was written by Bob Mee. This edition of Bare Fists: The History of Bare-Knuckle Prize-Fighting is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is May 2001 and it has a suggested retail price of $27.95. There are 241 pages in the book and it was published by Penguin Group USA. The 10 digit ISBN is 158567141X and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781585671410. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.