Jack Dempsey, The Idol Of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative

By Nat Fleischer

Book Overview

""Jack Dempsey, The Idol Of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative"" is a biography of one of the most famous boxers in history, Jack Dempsey. Written by Nat Fleischer, a renowned boxing historian and founder of Ring Magazine, this book provides an in-depth look at Dempsey's life, career, and legacy. The book begins by tracing Dempsey's early years, including his childhood in Colorado and his early boxing matches. It then follows his rise to fame as a professional boxer, including his legendary fights against opponents such as Jess Willard, Georges Carpentier, and Gene Tunney. Throughout the book, Fleischer provides a wealth of detail and insight into Dempsey's life and career, drawing on interviews with the boxer himself as well as with his friends, family, and opponents. He also explores Dempsey's impact on the sport of boxing, including his contributions to the development of modern boxing techniques and his role in popularizing the sport in the United States. Overall, ""Jack Dempsey, The Idol Of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most iconic figures in boxing history. Whether you're a fan of boxing or simply interested in learning more about a true American legend, this book is sure to captivate and inform.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432584375
• ISBN13: 9781432584375
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"