Elijer Goff's Great Fight (1881)

By William Dawes and William Dawes Esq.

Book Overview

Elijah Goff's Great Fight is a book written by William Dawes and published in 1881. The book tells the story of Elijah Goff, a young man who lived in the early 19th century in the United States. Goff was known for his strength and courage, and he became famous for a fight he had with a bear in the wilderness.The book follows Goff's life from his childhood to the time of the fight with the bear. It describes his upbringing in a rural community, his love of hunting and fishing, and his experiences as a soldier in the War of 1812. The book also explores Goff's relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with alcoholism and poverty.The main focus of the book is on the fight between Goff and the bear. The author describes the encounter in detail, including the ferocity of the bear and the bravery of Goff. The fight is depicted as a symbol of Goff's strength and determination, and it becomes a legend in the community.Overall, Elijah Goff's Great Fight is a historical account of a remarkable individual and his legendary battle with a bear. It is a story of courage, perseverance, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.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: 112061550X
• ISBN13: 9781120615503
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"