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    The Game: Classic Boxing Novel
    The Game: Classic Boxing Novel
    The Game: Classic Boxing Novel
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    The Game: Classic Boxing Novel

    By Jack London

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    Joe Fleming earns his livelihood as a sailmaker and supports his mother and sisters. He adds to his income by taking part in prize-fights at sporting clubs. He is due to be married to Genevieve, who works in the Silversteins' candy shop. Joe agrees to give up "the game" but asks that Genevieve watch his last fight, on the eve of their wedding, and she reluctantly agrees. The story is told from Genevieve's point of view.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDiamond Book Publishing
    Release dateMay 12, 2020
    ISBN9788835826446
    The Game: Classic Boxing Novel
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    Jack London

    Jack London was born in San Francisco in 1876, and was a prolific and successful writer until his death in 1916. During his lifetime he wrote novels, short stories and essays, and is best known for ‘The Call of the Wild’ and ‘White Fang’.

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