Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion Of England

Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion Of England: His Life And Pugilistic Career is a historical book written by Henry Downes Miles in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Tom Sayers, who was a renowned English bare-knuckle boxer in the 19th century. The author provides a comprehensive overview of Sayers' life, including his early years, his rise to fame as a boxer, and his eventual retirement. The book also covers Sayers' most famous fights, including his legendary bout with American boxer John C. Heenan in 1860, which was considered one of the greatest fights of the era. Miles also explores the cultural and social context of bare-knuckle boxing in 19th century England, shedding light on the sport's popularity and the controversies surrounding it. Overall, Tom Sayers, Sometime Champion Of England is a fascinating historical account of a legendary boxer and the sport that made him famous.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.