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The Great White Hopes: The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson
The Great White Hopes The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson
Author: Graeme Kent
In 1908 talented black US fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world from the Canadian Tommy Burns. There was an immediate storm of protest. Writers, including Jack London, and politicians feared the accession of the fearless and outspoken Johnson would threaten white supremacy. It was predicted f{ accurately f{ that his ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780750946131
ISBN-10: 075094613X
Publication Date: 4/25/2007
Pages: 272
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Publisher: The History Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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