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The Great White Hopes Graeme Kent

The Great White Hopes By Graeme Kent

The Great White Hopes by Graeme Kent


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Summary

In 1908 black fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world. There was an immediate storm of protest: it was predicted - accurately - that his reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. Over the next seven years, more than 30 fighters lured by the prospect of fame tried to beat Jackson. This title tells the story.

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The Great White Hopes: The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson by Graeme Kent

In 1908 black fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world. There was an immediate storm of protest: it was predicted - accurately - that his reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. Over the next seven years, more than 30 fighters lured by the prospect of fame tried to beat Jackson. This title tells the story.

About Graeme Kent

Graeme Kent was the head of educational broadcasting and textbook production in the Solomon Islands,a headteacher for 18 years, a scriptwriter and producer for the schools broadcasting department at the BBC. He has written more than 40 non-fiction and fiction books. He has spent years collecting material on the White Hopes from contemporary newspaper accounts and court records.

Additional information

GOR002500447
9780750938921
0750938927
The Great White Hopes: The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson by Graeme Kent
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The History Press Ltd
20050317
256
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