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Author : Lawrence Davies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780957034235
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (342 download)
Download or read book Jack Scarrott's Prize Fighters written by Lawrence Davies and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lawrence Davies
Publisher : Pitch Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781785315039
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (15 download)
Download or read book The Story of Welsh Boxing written by Lawrence Davies and published by Pitch Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of Welsh Boxing revives the memory of pugilists dating back to the 'prize fighters' who fought with sword and staff in the days of James Figg, the first Champion of England. For the first time, Lawrence Davies offers a vivid, atmospheric glimpse into the lost world of boxing's bare-knuckle era, and into the lives of its Welsh heroes.
Author : Moira Sharkey
Publisher : Magic Rat Books
ISBN 13 : 0956272215
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (562 download)
Download or read book I Fought Them All written by Moira Sharkey and published by Magic Rat Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **WINNER: WISHING SHELF PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2011** In the 1890s the fight game was changing. The prize-fighters and bare-knuckle brawlers were disappearing as the new “scientific” boxers emerged to fight under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. Irishman Tom Sharkey was the never-say-die fighter who bridged the gap between old and new. Within a short time of arriving in America he took on all the top boxers of his day: his hero John L Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and the man who would become not only his greatest foe but his best friend, Jim Jeffries. Their 25-round world title fight at Coney Island was one of the most gruelling and compelling encounters ever seen inside a ring. I Fought Them All prints the fact and the legend, and is chocked full of the rich characters who dominated the sport and politics of the period, from Wild West gunman Wyatt Earp to Tim “Dry Dollar” Sullivan of New York’s Tammany Hall. It is the story of an Irish immigrant, a sporting celebrity who won and lost a fortune, and of a man described by the New York Times as a “ring immortal”. REVIEWS: “Hugely entertaining and exquisitely researched, I Fought Them All shines a penetrating and long-overdue spotlight on one of the most fascinating figures in boxing history. Revelations about Sharkey’s private life are eye-popping, and the book is especially thorough in covering the Earp controversy. ‘Sailor’ Tom himself would growl his approval, and his massive chest would swell even larger. It’s a great contribution to ring history.” Pete Ehrmann, boxing writer, contributor to The Ring “I Fought Them All is an excellent read. It’s well-researched and is good news for boxing fans everywhere. ‘Sailor’ Tom Sharkey was an aggressive, relentless and powerful heavyweight who ranks among the greatest who ever entered the ring. He was an earlier version of the splendid fighter, Rocky Marciano. Tom had the misfortune of fighting when boxing legends Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons were at their best. Had he fought at any other time in history, he very likely would have been heavyweight champion of the world.” Tracy Callis, boxing historian “The book features an array of characters including Wild West gunman Wyatt Earp and boxing legends such as John L. Sullivan, Gentleman Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. At its heart is the astonishing 50-year rivalry and friendship between Sharkey and Jim Jeffries, which started after their 25-round world title fight at Coney Island and lasted until the two men died a few weeks apart in 1953.” Boxing Ireland “…it emits quality from the first opening crack of the hardcover until its final satisfying closing.” Marty Mulcahey, Max Boxing “…A fascinating story… Very well-researched piece of work with many anecdotal gems… I Fought Them All is a tale of one man who travelled from his homeland and ended up inAmericato swap blows with arguably the toughest pugilists to have ever fought in the ring. Along the way we are introduced to ‘injuns’, gun-slingers, shipwrecks, tragic love stories, gambling, acts of heroism and, of course, gruelling fights. I thoroughly recommend this book.” Glenn Wilson
Author : Arlene Schulman
Publisher : Lyons Press
ISBN 13 : 9781558213098
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)
Download or read book The Prizefighters written by Arlene Schulman and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the world of the prizefighter, from young amateurs to former champions, and shares interviews and brief profiles
Author : Bob Mee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Bare Fists written by Bob Mee and published by . This book was released on 2001-05-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blending historical anecdote, biographical detail, and social analysis, "Bare Fists" forms a powerful rediscovery of the strange, forgotten world of bare-knuckle prize fighting. 110 illustrations.
Author : Joseph S. Page
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476677646
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Nonpareil Jack Dempsey written by Joseph S. Page and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. Inside the ropes, he was fearless, poised, quick, agile, and had terrific punching power with both hands. His story is rich--full of amazing highs and terrible lows. He was a poor immigrant Irish boy who scaled great heights to become one of this nation's first sports celebrities. He became a household name, wealthy and popular. But much too soon, it all came crashing down. His violent profession, alcoholism, mental illness, and tuberculosis left little to recognize of the valiant hero of so many battles.
Author : Robert Greenwood
Publisher : Jack Bacon
ISBN 13 : 9780930083137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (831 download)
Download or read book The Prize Fight of the Century written by Robert Greenwood and published by Jack Bacon. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Life and Fights of Prize Fighters written by and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack Demspey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501111485
Total Pages : 3 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)
Download or read book Championship Fighting written by Jack Demspey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jack Dempsey, one of the greatest and most popular boxers of all time, reveals the techniques behind his unparalleled success in the ring. Straightforward and with detailed illustrations, Championship Boxing instructs the reader in the theory, training, and application of powerful punching, aggressive defense, proper stance, feinting, and footwork. The methods Dempsey reveals will prove useful to both amateurs and professionals"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : James Curl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780990370338
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Jack Sharkey: A Heavyweight Champion's Untold Story written by James Curl and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jack Sharkey retired in 1936 after twelve years of boxing, he had carved out a career that was both exciting and controversial. But, despite having been the world heavyweight champion and enormously popular, sadly he is almost completely forgotten today...until now. After two years of extensive research and writing, the Boston Gob's life story is ready to be told. In this book you will follow Jack Sharkey from his days as a teenage runaway and sailor to world heavyweight champion and renowned fly-fisherman alongside his good friend, baseball great Ted Williams. You will also read about his controversial battles with such legendary fighters as Jack Dempsey, Max Schmeling, and the giant Primo Carnera. The book also covers in detail Jack's four-fight rivalry with his great nemesis Jimmy Maloney, and offers several round-by-round descriptions of his biggest fights. With a foreword by Jack Sharkey III, over 50 photos and 231 pages, this book offers a rich, detailed look at the life of one of boxing's most colorful and interesting characters. Jack Sharkey: A Heavyweight Champion's Untold Story is the second book written by author James Curl. James's first book, Jersey Joe Walcott: A Boxing Biography was published in 2012 and was the first book ever written about former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott. James has also written articles for East Side Boxing and the International Boxing Research Organization, of which he is a member. In addition, he does the heavyweight spotlight on the Billy C. boxing radio show, and covers live fights. James lives in Sacramento, California with his family.
Author : Tony Gee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Up to Scratch written by Tony Gee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack Dempsey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258788834
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (888 download)
Download or read book Round by Round written by Jack Dempsey and published by . This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jack Hare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (132 download)
Download or read book Gladiators of the prize ring written by Jack Hare and published by . This book was released on 192? with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Stead
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Wales and Its Boxers written by Peter Stead and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wales and its Boxers charts the emergence on a world stage of a nation of fighters, from bareknuckle mountain fighting to title fights watched by audiences around the world." "The identification of sport and society has always been a central concern in Wales. In a series of fascinating essays, Wales and its Boxers traces the way in which great fighters have shaped and then reflected a national consciousness over decades, bringing the discussion up to date as present and now-emerging generations of fighters carry forward a clearly undiminished enthusiasm for the sport in Wales - led inevitably by Joe Calzaghe, perhaps the best British boxer of the modern era." --Book Jacket.
Author : Walter Lord
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805077643
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (776 download)
Download or read book A Night to Remember written by Walter Lord and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-01-07 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cloth bag containing eight copies of the title.
Author : Robert Baylor Semple
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book A History of the Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Virginia written by Robert Baylor Semple and published by . This book was released on 1810 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald W. Olson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461484030
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)
Download or read book Celestial Sleuth written by Donald W. Olson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863? For each literary reference to astronomy, it was determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel “Frankenstein?” These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.
