The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training
Title
The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training
Description
In 1888, William Edwards wrote The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training with the help of his friend and former ring opponent, Arthur Chambers. One of the earliest American books on the subject, The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training features detailed boxing techniques as well as tips on diet and exercise. The book also includes the various rules governing ringcraft, most notably the American Fair-Play Rules. The inclusion of these rules resulted in the book's inclusion in a landmark 1895 Supreme Court case pitting the state of Louisiana against boxing in New Orleans.
Subject Matter
Boxing
Publication Year
1888
Publisher
Excelsior Publishing House
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
“The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training,” The Bruce Lee Library Research Project, accessed May 18, 2025, https://www.bruceleelibrary.jamescbishop.com/lib/items/show/1536.