Pancratia, or a History of Pugilism (1812)
- Author
- W. Oxberry (ed.)
- Year
- 1812
- Art
- Boxing
- Type
- History
- Level
- Study & history
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Public domain
Summary
History of pugilism from 1812, recounting every notable fight since the days of Broughton and Slack.
Why it matters
It is one of the first histories of boxing, written while many of these fights were still remembered.
Original edition
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- Internet Archive: pancratiaorahis00unkngoog
- Summary and notes: WABUKAN.