Jack Dempsey, The Idol Of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative

By Nat Fleischer

Book Overview

""Jack Dempsey, The Idol of Fistiana: An Intimate Narrative"" by Nat Fleischer is a biography of one of the greatest boxers of all time, Jack Dempsey. The book provides an in-depth look at the life and career of the legendary fighter, from his early days growing up in Colorado to his rise to fame as the heavyweight champion of the world. Fleischer, a renowned boxing historian and journalist, draws on his extensive knowledge of the sport and his personal relationship with Dempsey to provide a unique and insightful perspective on the boxer's life. The book covers Dempsey's most famous fights, including his epic battles with Jess Willard, Georges Carpentier, and Gene Tunney, as well as his controversial loss to Tunney in the ""long count"" fight. In addition to chronicling Dempsey's boxing career, the book also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wives, and his many friends in the boxing world. Overall, ""Jack Dempsey, The Idol of Fistiana"" is a must-read for any boxing fan or anyone interested in the life of one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.""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: 1163138762
• ISBN13: 9781163138762
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"