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The Fighter (1909)

The Fighter (1909)

Terhune, Albert Payson

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesPets: General

ISBN10: 1163910651
ISBN13: 9781163910658
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fighter is a novel written by American author Albert Payson Terhune and published in 1909. The story is set in the world of dogfighting, a brutal and illegal sport that was popular in the early 20th century. The main character is a pit bull named The Killer, who is raised and trained by a man named Jim Buck. Buck is a rough and tough character who is determined to make The Killer a champion fighter, but he soon learns that there is more to life than just winning in the ring.As the story unfolds, The Killer becomes a famous and feared fighter, winning match after match and earning Buck a lot of money. However, when The Killer is badly injured in a fight, Buck is forced to confront the reality of the sport he loves. He begins to question whether it is worth it to put his dog's life on the line for the sake of a few dollars.The Fighter is a powerful and emotional story that explores the themes of loyalty, courage, and the bond between humans and animals. It is a classic piece of American literature that has been beloved by readers for over a century.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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