Professional Wrestling (1912) by Ed Wallace Smith is a historical book that explores the world of professional wrestling in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth look at the origins of professional wrestling, the different styles of wrestling, and the various wrestlers who were popular during that time. Smith delves into the technical aspects of wrestling, such as holds and moves, and discusses how they were used in matches. He also examines the business of professional wrestling, including how wrestlers ...
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Professional Wrestling (1912) by Ed Wallace Smith is a historical book that explores the world of professional wrestling in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth look at the origins of professional wrestling, the different styles of wrestling, and the various wrestlers who were popular during that time. Smith delves into the technical aspects of wrestling, such as holds and moves, and discusses how they were used in matches. He also examines the business of professional wrestling, including how wrestlers were paid and how matches were promoted. The book features numerous photographs of wrestlers from the era, and Smith provides detailed descriptions of their wrestling styles and personalities. He also discusses the controversies surrounding professional wrestling, including accusations of fixed matches and the use of performance-enhancing substances. Overall, Professional Wrestling (1912) is a fascinating glimpse into the world of professional wrestling in the early 20th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of this popular sport.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.
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