Kings Of The Queensberry Realm

By W W Naughton

Book Overview

""Kings of the Queensberry Realm"" is a book written by W. W. Naughton that explores the history and legacy of the boxing world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the lives of some of the most iconic boxers of the era, including John L. Sullivan, Bob Fitzsimmons, and James J. Corbett. Naughton provides a detailed account of their careers, their personal lives, and the impact they had on the sport of boxing. The book also examines the social and cultural context of boxing during this time, including the role of gambling, the emergence of new technologies, and the changing attitudes towards violence in sport. Overall, ""Kings of the Queensberry Realm"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of boxing or the broader social and cultural changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: 116323978X
• ISBN13: 9781163239780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"