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The science of self defence. A treatise on sparring and wrestling, including complete instructions in training and physical development. Also, several remarks upon, and a course prescribed for the reduction of corpulencyAuthor: Price, Edmund, E
Pugilistica: the history of British boxing containing lives of the most celebrated pugilists; full reports of their battles from contemporary newspapers, with authentic portraits, personal anecdotes, and sketches of the principal patrons of the prize ring, forming a complete history of the ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-40, to the last championship battle between King and Heenan, in December 1863Author: Miles, Henry Downes, 1806-1889
Farrago. Containing essays, moral, philosophical, political, and historical: on Shakespeare, truth, boxing, kings, ... Abstracts and selections on various subjects. In two volumes. ... 1792: Vol 2Author: Classic Public Domain
Law, rules and regulations for the government of boxing in the state of WisconsinAuthor: ['Wisconsin. Laws, statutes, etc. [from old catalog]', 'Wisconsin. State athletic commission. [from old catalog]']
Laws and rules for the government of boxing in the state of New York adopted by the New York State athlete commission, January, 1916Author: ['New York (State) State athletic commission. [from old catalog]', 'New York (State) Laws, statutes, etc. [from old catalog]']
Marital power exemplified in Mrs. Packard's trial, and self-defence from the charge of insanity, or, Three years' imprisonment for religious belief, by the arbitrary will of a husband : with an appeal to the government to so change the laws as to afford legal protection to married womenAuthor: ['Packard, E. P. W. (Elizabeth Parsons Ware), 1816-1897', 'Francis J. Gerty Collection (University of Illinois at Chicago. Library of the Health Sciences) IU-M']
A carnival of sports, an entertainment representing such popular sports as tennis, archery, base-ball, boxing, football, etc. ..Author: Minster, Verend
Satires. By Mr. Whitehead. I. Manners. II. The state dunces. III. Honour. IV. The gymnasiad, or boxing-match, with notes variorum. V. An epistle to Dr. Thompson. 1760Author: Whitehead, Paul
Farrago. Containing essays, moral philosophical, political, and historical: on Shakespeare, truth, boxing, kings, religion, commerce, governments, politeness, ennui, ingratitude, fortune, politics. &c., &c. Abstracts and selections on various subjects. Published for the benefit of the Society for the Discharge and Relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small DebtsAuthor: Barton, Richard, 1722-
The gymnasiad, or boxing match. A very short, but very curious epic poem. With the prolegomena of Scriblerus Tertius, and notes variorum. 1744Author: Whitehead, Paul
The Roosevelt that I know; ten years of boxing with the President--and other memories of famous fighting menAuthor: ['Donovan, Michael Joseph, 1847-1918', 'N., F. H']
Sermons to doctors in divinity; to which are subjoined, Lectures to lords spiritual, or, an advice to the bishops. and, a sermon on self defence. &c. By the late Mr. James Murray, of Newcastle. 1798Author: Murray, James
Marital power exemplified in Mrs. Packard's trial, and self-defence from the charge of insanity, or Three years' imprisonment for religious belief, by the arbitrary will of a husband, with an appeal to the government to so change the laws as to afford legal protection to married womenAuthor: ['Packard, E. P. W. (Elizabeth Parsons Ware), 1816-1897', 'Moore, Stephen R']
The complete art of boxing, according to the modern method; ... To which is added, the general history of boxing. ... By an amateur of eminence. 1788Author: Amateur of eminence.
A modest plea in behalf of the people call'd Quakers. In answer to a pamphlet, intituled, The nature and duty of self-defence, address'd to the people call'd Quakers. To which are added, some remarks on the British oracle. 1747Author: Classic Public Domain
Theological, philosophical, and moral essays. on the following subjects: celibacy, wedlock, ... death, judgment. To these are added, a letter, (before published) addressed to the King, Lords and Commons, on the brutal practice of boxing; by the Rev.Author: Barry, Edward
A vindication of the true art of self-defence. With a proposal to the Honourable Members of Parliament for erecting a Court of Honour in Great-Britain. ... To which is annexed, a short, but very useful memorial for sword-men. By Sir William Hope Baronet, ... 1724Author: Hope, William, Sir.
An argument for self-defence, written about the year 1687, never before published, and now offer'd to the consideration of the gentlemen of the Middle-Temple. 1710Author: Classic Public Domain
The modern art of boxing, as practised by Mendoza, Humphreys, Ryan, Ward, Wason, Johnson, and other eminent pugilists. To which are added, the six lessons of Mendoza, as published by him, for the use of his scholars; and a full account of his last battle with Humphreys. 1789Author: Mendoza, Daniel
Remarks in self defence, on an article in "The Wesleyan Vindicator and Constitutional Methodist," for September, 1850 [microform] : addressed to the Rev. Samuel Jackson, editor; a sub-committee; and the supporters of the publicationAuthor: ['Rowland, Tom (Thomas) EMU10000447385', 'Jackson, Samuel. EMU10000371096']
The lawfulness of self-defence [ex]plained and vindicated on scripture-principles. An evening lecture, delivered in the High-Bridge meeting, Newcastle, ... By the Revd. J. Murray. To which is added, an address to the arch-bishops and bishops of the Church of England. 1780Author: Murray, James
Second thoughts concerning war; wherein that great subject, is candidly considered, and set in a new light, in answer to, and by the author of a late pamphlet, intitled. The nature and duty of self-defence, addressed to the people called Quakers. 1755Author: Finch, Richard.
The Odiad; or battle of Humphries and Mendoza; an heroic poem. Humbly dedicated to the two boxing academies. ... To this is added, a prefatory dissertation on boxing, ... 1788Author: Classic Public Domain
The art of boxing: with a statement of the transactions that have passed between Mr. Humphreys and myself since our battle at Odiham. By Daniel Mendoza, P.P. 1789Author: Mendoza, Daniel
Theological, philosophical, and moral essays, on the following subjects: celibacy, wedlock, ... death, judgment. To these are added, a letter, addressed to the King, Lords, and Commons, on the brutal practice of boxing. By the Rev. Edward Barry, M.D. 1799Author: Barry, Edward
Farrago. Containing essays, moral, philosophical, political, and historical: on Shakespeare, truth, boxing, kings, ... Abstracts and selections on various subjects. In two volumes. ... 1792: Vol 1Author: Classic Public Domain
The gymnasiad: or, boxing-match. An epic poem. With the prologomena of Scriblerus Tertius, and notes variorum. Written by the E-l of C---d. 1744Author: Whitehead, Paul
Referendum measure no. 6, being the submission to the people of Montana for their approval or rejection, Chapter 97, Laws of 1913, entitled : an act establishing a state athletic commission and regulating boxing and sparring in the state of Montana; to beAuthor: Montana. Secretary of State
The modern art of boxing, as practised by Mendoza, Humphreys, Ryan, Ward, Watson, Johnson, and other eminent pugilists. To which are added, the six lessons of Mendoza, as published by him, for the use of his scholars; and a full account of his last battle with Humphreys. 1790Author: Mendoza, Daniel
The Roosevelt that I know; ten years of boxing with the President--and other memories of famous fighting menAuthor: ['Donovan, Michael Joseph, 1847-1918', 'N., F. H., ed']
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Boxing β E. B. Dent
The science of self defence. A treatise on sparring and wrestling, including complete instructions in training and physical development. Also, several remarks upon, and a course prescribed for the reduction of corpulency β Price, Edmund, E
Practical training for running, walking, rowing, wrestling, boxing, jumping, and all kinds of athletic feats .. β James, Ed
Homicide in Self-Defence β Beale, Joseph H.
Manual of boxing, club swinging and manly sports β Benedict, George H. [from old catalog]
Rules and regulations for the government of boxing in the state of Minnesota β Minnesota. State athletic Commission
Boxing and self defense taught by the Marshall Stillman principle .. β [Geer, Alpheus], 1863- [from old catalog]
Pugilistica: the history of British boxing containing lives of the most celebrated pugilists; full reports of their battles from contemporary newspapers, with authentic portraits, personal anecdotes, and sketches of the principal patrons of the prize ring, forming a complete history of the ring from Fig and Broughton, 1719-40, to the last championship battle between King and Heenan, in December 1863 β Miles, Henry Downes, 1806-1889
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