Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion Of England

Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England: His Life and Pugilistic Career is a biographical work written by Henry Downes Miles in 1866. The book chronicles the life and career of Tom Sayers, a renowned English boxer who was active in the mid-19th century. Sayers was widely considered one of the greatest boxers of his time, and this book offers a detailed account of his life and achievements.The book begins with a brief overview of Sayers' early life, including his upbringing in Brighton and his initial interest in boxing. It then goes on to detail his rise through the ranks of the boxing world, including his many victories and defeats in the ring. The book also provides insight into the politics and culture of boxing during Sayers' time, including the various rules and regulations that governed the sport.In addition to his boxing career, the book also explores Sayers' personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. It also delves into his struggles with alcoholism and his eventual retirement from the sport.Overall, Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion of England offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of England's most celebrated boxers. Through its detailed research and engaging narrative style, the book provides a comprehensive look at the sport of boxing during the mid-19th century, as well as the life of one of its most iconic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.