Jack Johnson was one of the greatest black fighters in the history of boxing. This is an account of an extraordinary fight, some extraordinary men, and an extraordinary time in Australia's social history.
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Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: As New with no dust jacket. The book paints an evocative but devastating portrait of bigotry and xenophobia, and serves as a timely reminder that some things never change. On Boxing Day, 1908, 20,000 spectators gathered at a time stadium by Sydney Harbour. ; 6 x 9 "; 245 pages. Seller Inventory # 109253
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0732264804I3N10
Seller: Roger Lucas Booksellers, Horncastle, United Kingdom
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1st edition in soft cover format, large 8vo, 245pp, photo illustrations, card covers, VG+ Copy Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 47946
Seller: Davidsbooks, Whitehaven, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Paperback in good condition. A very informative account of the boxing match for the World Heavyweight Title in 1908 between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns. An iconic event whereby Jack Johnson became the first black Heavyweight World Champion. A great read. Seller Inventory # 53
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australia
Secondhand, Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. Author: Jeff Wells Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 272 Jack Johnson was one of the greatest black fighters in the history of boxing. This is an account of an extraordinary fight, some extraordinary men, and an extraordinary time in Australia's social history. Secondhand, Paperback. Seller Inventory # 9780732264802-SECONDHAND
Seller: Rainy Day Books (Australia), The Basin, VIC, Australia
Very good softcover. 245p. Seller Inventory # 13128
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Seller: Ripponlea Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 245pp., Pictorial colour illustrated covers with small light crease to lower corner of front panel, intro., b/w plts. & text, aftermath. On Boxing Day, 1908, four extraordinary men and 20 000 spectators gathered at a timber stadium by Sydney Harbour for a fight that would change the world. Size: Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 002131
Quantity: 1 available