A Professional Pugilist (1894)

By Harry A. James

Book Overview

A Professional Pugilist (1894) is a book written by Harry A. James, which tells the story of a professional boxer. The main character, Tom, is a talented fighter who rises through the ranks of the boxing world to become a champion. Along the way, he must overcome personal and professional challenges, including the temptations of fame and fortune, as well as the physical toll of his sport. The book provides a detailed look at the boxing world of the late 19th century, including the training and preparation of fighters, the politics of the sport, and the relationships between fighters and their managers. Overall, A Professional Pugilist is a compelling tale of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of glory in a brutal and unforgiving sport.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: 1104599074
• ISBN13: 9781104599072
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"