Published from New York in 1878, this manual on Boxing and Wrestling offers instructions for the budding enthusiast of Physical Culture and "Scientific" self defense.
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Lauded by publications from the New York Sun to the St. Louis Herald, this instruction manual is liberally provided with 21 illustrations outlining both pugilistic and grappling techniques.
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Most uniquely, Ed James offers details on the mysterious art of "Japanese Wrestling," completely unknown in the West at the time of original publication.
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Altogether, this book is a must-have for students of 19th Century Pugilism and Wrestling as well as for modern advocates of the sports and historic self defense.</p>
Details
- Publication Date
- Nov 1, 2008
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Ed James
Specifications
- Pages
- 48
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)