Gentleman Jim: The Story of James J. Corbett

Gentleman Jim: The Story of James J. Corbett is a biography written by Nat Fleischer, chronicling the life and career of the famous heavyweight boxer. James J. Corbett, also known as Gentleman Jim, was a pioneer in the sport of boxing, having won the world heavyweight championship in 1892. The book begins by tracing Corbett's early life, from his childhood in San Francisco to his college years at Santa Clara University. It then delves into his boxing career, detailing his rise to fame and his many victories in the ring. Fleischer also explores Corbett's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. The book paints a vivid picture of the late 19th century boxing world, including its politics, corruption, and the larger-than-life personalities that inhabited it. Overall, Gentleman Jim is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in the history of boxing. Fleischer's writing is engaging and informative, and he does an excellent job of bringing Corbett's story to life. Whether you're a fan of boxing, sports history, or just a good biography, this book is definitely worth a read.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.