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Taking The Count

- Prize Ring Stories

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""Taking The Count: Prize Ring Stories"" is a collection of short stories written by Meredith Nicholson. The book revolves around the world of prizefighting and boxing, exploring the themes of courage, perseverance, and determination. The stories are set in different eras, from the early 1900s to the mid-20th century, and are narrated from the perspectives of different characters, including boxers, trainers, promoters, and fans. Each story offers a unique insight into the brutal and often corrupt world of professional boxing, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of those involved in the sport. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in boxing or sports literature, and provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of a sport that has captured the imagination of millions around the world.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163790359
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 362
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. Oktober 2024
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""Taking The Count: Prize Ring Stories"" is a collection of short stories written by Meredith Nicholson. The book revolves around the world of prizefighting and boxing, exploring the themes of courage, perseverance, and determination. The stories are set in different eras, from the early 1900s to the mid-20th century, and are narrated from the perspectives of different characters, including boxers, trainers, promoters, and fans. Each story offers a unique insight into the brutal and often corrupt world of professional boxing, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs of those involved in the sport. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in boxing or sports literature, and provides a vivid and engaging portrayal of a sport that has captured the imagination of millions around the world.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.

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