John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative

By R. F. Dibble

Book Overview

""John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative"" is a biography of the famous American boxer John L. Sullivan, written by R. F. Dibble. The book chronicles Sullivan's life and career, from his early years growing up in Boston to his rise to fame as the first heavyweight champion of the world. Dibble provides an in-depth look at Sullivan's boxing style, his training methods, and his legendary fights, including his historic bout against Jake Kilrain in 1889. The book also explores Sullivan's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with women. Through interviews with Sullivan's family and friends, as well as extensive research, Dibble paints a vivid portrait of this iconic figure in American sports history. Overall, ""John L. Sullivan: An Intimate Narrative"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of boxing's greatest legends.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: 143256238X
• ISBN13: 9781432562380
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"