Publisher's Synopsis
Gee-Boy is a novel written by Cyrus Lauron Hooper and published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young boy named Gee-Boy, who is born and raised in the slums of New York City. Despite the harsh conditions of his upbringing, Gee-Boy possesses a strong spirit and a desire to rise above his circumstances.As Gee-Boy grows older, he becomes involved in the world of boxing, where he discovers both success and hardship. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including other boxers, trainers, and promoters, as well as members of the criminal underworld.Throughout the novel, Gee-Boy must navigate the challenges of poverty, racism, and corruption, while also trying to find his place in the world. He faces numerous setbacks and struggles, but ultimately emerges as a resilient and determined young man.Gee-Boy is a vivid portrayal of life in turn-of-the-century New York, with its gritty streets, tenement buildings, and bustling boxing scene. It is a story of perseverance, hope, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.
