Nelson-wolgast fight and the san francisco boxing scene, 1900-1914, the
Auteur :
Lang, Arne K.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786470037
Date de publication :
4 juin 2012
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
On February 22, 1910, a crowd of more than 15,000 braved chilly, rainy conditions to witness lightweight champion Oscar `Battling’ Nelson against Adolphus `Ad’ Wolgast. This recaptures that historic fight while vividly illuminating the backdrop and the confluence of geographic, historic, and political forces that made it all possible.