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… not only adds generosity to their disposition – humanity to their conduct – but courage to their national character.’ Pierce Egan, Boxiana; or Sketches of Ancient and Modern Puglism, vol. 1 (London, Sherwood, Jones and Co., 1823 [1812]), p. 2. … of Nations. 8 . Cobbett’s Political Register, vol. VIII. From July to December 1805 (London: Cox and Baylis), p. 201. Pierce Egan and Boxiana (1813-1829) The patriotic argument was repeatedly used by journalists and pamphleteers. Boxing …
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