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Egan, Pierce, the elder (1772–1849):
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sporting journalist and author of comic tales. Branwell read his Bell’s Sporting Life and probably his Boxiana , subtitled “Sketches of Ancient and Modern Pugilism.” He may have learnt from Egan about the Castle Tavern in Holborn. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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