The Great White Hopes: The Quest to Defeat Jack Johnson - Softcover

Kent, Graeme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075094613X ISBN 13: 9780750946131

Publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

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 reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. Over the next seven years, more than 30 white fighters tried to beat Jackson, lured by the prospect of fame and a quick buck. It was not until 1915 that Jackson lost his crown, and during the years in between an extraordinary human drama was played out on the boxing world stage. Graeme White tells the full story of the Great White Hopes for the first time.

About this title

About the Author:

GRAEME KENT was the head of educational broadcasting and textbook production in the Soloman Islands, a headteacher for 18 years, a scriptwriter and producer for the schools broadcasting department at the BBC. He has written more than 40 non-fiction and fiction books. He has spent years collecting material on the White Hopes from contemporary newspaper accounts and court records.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sutton Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 075094613X
• ISBN 13: 9780750946131
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 253