Publisher's Synopsis
Champion is a novel written by John Colin Dane and first published in 1907. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Dick, who is an aspiring boxer. Dick is from a poor family and dreams of becoming a champion boxer to escape poverty and provide a better life for his family. The novel follows Dick's journey as he trains hard, fights in various matches, and struggles to balance his personal life with his boxing career. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including injuries, setbacks, and personal conflicts with his family and loved ones. As Dick rises through the ranks and becomes a successful boxer, he also learns valuable lessons about loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel explores themes of class, ambition, and the pursuit of success in the face of adversity. Champion is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century boxing and the struggles and triumphs of those who pursued it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in sports, history, or the human condition.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.
