Gentleman Jim: The Story Of James J. Corbett

by Nat Fleischer

Book Overview

Gentleman Jim: The Story of James J. Corbett is a biography written by Nat Fleischer, chronicling the life and career of the famous heavyweight boxer. James J. Corbett, also known as Gentleman Jim, was a pioneer in the sport of boxing, having won the world heavyweight championship in 1892. The book begins by tracing Corbett's early life, from his childhood in San Francisco to his college years at Santa Clara University. It then delves into his boxing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258025647
• ISBN13: 9781258025649
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"