The Science of Self Defence: Sparring and Wrestling (1867)
Summary
American manual from 1867 on sparring and wrestling, with guards, blows, defences and throws.
Why it matters
It captures boxing and wrestling as they were taught before the Queensberry rules spread.
Original edition
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