The Great John L.

By James Edward Grant

Book Overview

The Great John L. is a biography book written by James Edward Grant. The book tells the story of John L. Sullivan, a famous American boxer who dominated the sport in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Sullivan's rise to fame, his battles in the ring, and his personal life. It explores Sullivan's early life, his training and fighting techniques, and his legendary bouts against other boxers of his time. The author also delves into Sullivan's personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with women. The Great John L. is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic figures in the history of boxing and a must-read for sports fans and anyone interested in the history of American culture.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: 1419133748
• ISBN13: 9781419133749
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"