For centuries there had been fistfighters, and from the early days of industry it was apparent that the Welsh had a particular passion for boxing. This book traces that passion through the lives of champions, by recalling their great bouts and by showing how moments of triumph were celebrated by whole communities.
ISBN: | 9780708319154 |
Publication date: | 1st November 2008 |
Author: | Peter Stead |
Publisher: | University of Wales Press |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 192 pages |
Genres: |
History of sport |