Meredith Nicholson

Broschiertes Buch

Taking The Count

Prize Ring Stories

Beschreibung

Taking The Count: Prize Ring Stories is a collection of short stories written by Meredith Nicholson. The book revolves around the world of boxing, and each story explores the lives of different boxers, their struggles, and their victories. The stories are set in different eras and locations, ranging from the early days of bare-knuckle boxing to modern-day prize fighting. The book delves into the psychology of the boxers, their motivations, and the impact that the sport has on their lives. Nicholson explores themes of ambition, determination, and the sacrifices that are made in pursuit of success. The stories are rich in detail, capturing the sights, sounds, and emotions of the boxing world. The book is a must-read for boxing enthusiasts and anyone interested in the human condition. Nicholson's writing is engaging and insightful, drawing the reader into the world of the boxers and their struggles. The stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on the reader. Overall, Taking The Count: Prize Ring Stories is a compelling and well-crafted collection of short stories that will appeal to a wide range of readers.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.

Autor

Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 364
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 591g
• ISBN-13: 9780548495704
• ISBN-10: 054849570X
• Artikelnr.: 23383603