Tom Crib's Memorial To Congress With A Preface, Notes, And Appendix (1819)

Tom Crib's Memorial to Congress is a book written by an anonymous author, who identifies themselves as ""One of the Fancy"". The book was first published in 1819 and is a tribute to the famous English boxer, Tom Crib. The book is divided into several sections, including a preface, notes, and an appendix.The preface provides some background information on Tom Crib, including his early life and career as a boxer. The author also discusses Crib's reputation as a fair and honorable fighter, and his popularity with the public.The notes section provides additional information on Crib's fights and career, including details about some of his most famous matches. The author also includes anecdotes and stories about Crib's life outside of the ring, giving readers a more complete picture of the man behind the legend.The appendix includes several poems and songs written in honor of Tom Crib, as well as a list of his major fights and their outcomes.Overall, Tom Crib's Memorial to Congress is a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century boxing and the life of one of its most famous practitioners. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the sport, as well as for fans of Tom Crib himself.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.