Myler, Patrick – Regency Rogue. Dan Donnelly his Life and Legends

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Myler, Patrick ‘Regency Rogue. Dan Donnelly his Life and Legends’ 1976 1st ed. 168-pages. VG/VG (2) One has a mylar protected dust jacket. The other has the handwritten name and book stamp of longtime South African boxing collector/historian J. K. de Vries on the frontispiece. $20 each.

“Regency Rogue: Dan Donnelly, His Life and Legends” is a biography written by Irish sports journalist Patrick Myler and published by the O’Brien Press in 1976. The 168-page illustrated hardcover chronicles the larger-than-life history of Dan Donnelly (1788–1820), a legendary bare-knuckle prize-fighter and a folk hero of Dublin and Ireland.
The book covers the Regency-era boxing world, recounting Donnelly’s rise from the slums of Dublin to fame, highlighted by his celebrated triumphs at the Curragh of Kildare and his historic bouts against English champions. Beyond his exploits in the ring, the biography details his vibrant, often tragic personal life as a charming publican, a heavy drinker, and a playboy who captivated Irish society before his sudden death at the age of 32. Extensively researched, the volume utilizes period illustrations, text drawings, and historical records to separate the real man from the myths and tall tales that grew around his legacy.