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OverviewThe fight game in the raw great contests and some really hard men. What a life! Roy ShawPrize-fighting was one of the greatest sporting attractions in the 18th and 19th centuries. Prize-fights attracted thousands of spectators from all walks of life and, nothwithstanding its illegality, was patronised by royalty and the aristocracy. The area outside London around Barnet, Whetstone, Finchley and up into Hertfordshire was one on the most popular for staging fights. Featured in Up to Scratch are many of the great champions - Tom Johnson, Daniel Mendoza, Jem Belcher, Tom Sayers and Jem Mace - as well as many forgotten but no less colourful fistic heroes. Up To Scratch powerfully evokes an age when pugilism was a barbaric, corrupt and yet primarily noble activity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony GeePublisher: G2 Entertainment Imprint: G2 Entertainment ISBN: 9781322876689ISBN 10: 1322876681 Publication Date: 01 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTony Gee is one of the foremost authorities on the prize-ring and Up To Scratch is the result of extensive research. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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