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The Sport Of Circumstances (1887)

The Sport Of Circumstances (1887)

Armstrong, Louis E.

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ISBN10: 116592255X
ISBN13: 9781165922550
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sport of Circumstances is a novel written by Louis E. Armstrong and published in 1887. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Harry Belford who is born into a wealthy family but is forced to make his own way in the world after his father gambles away the family fortune.Harry is a talented athlete and decides to pursue a career in professional sports, specifically boxing. He quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a champion, but his success is marred by his association with a shady promoter and his own personal demons.The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a glimpse into the world of professional sports during a time when it was still a relatively new industry.Overall, The Sport of Circumstances is a gripping tale of one man's struggle to overcome adversity and find his place in the world. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and sports literature.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.

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