[DOWNLOAD] "In the Ring With James J. Corbett" by Adam J. Pollack * eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: In the Ring With James J. Corbett
- Author : Adam J. Pollack
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Sports & Outdoors,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 4611 KB
Description
This is the most thoroughly researched boxing-detailed biography of James J. Corbett's career ever written. It reveals new dates, bouts, and facts, shedding fresh light on his experience, skills, and ability. It meticulously describes his bouts and provides multiple viewpoints by local next day newspapers, giving it unparalleled authenticity and accuracy. The exhaustive research provides an encyclopedic wealth of knowledge about Corbett's boxing career. His bouts are placed into social, legal, racial, and historic contexts, including anti-prize fighting laws and the color line. A complete record of Corbett's career is included. 52 photos, 813 footnotes, bibliography, index. Adam Pollack is the author of six boxing biographies, including John L. Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, James J. Jeffries, Marvin Hart, and Tommy Burns. He is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and is an attorney practicing in Iowa City, Iowa.