Life And Battles Of Yankee Sullivan

""Life And Battles Of Yankee Sullivan"" is a historical book written by Frank Queen, first published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life and fighting career of Yankee Sullivan, a 19th-century American boxer. The author covers Sullivan's early life, his rise to fame as a bare-knuckle fighter, and his various battles with other notable fighters like Hammer Lane, Bob Caunt, Tom Secor, and Tom Hyer. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the fights, including the strategies used by each fighter and the intense physical toll that each bout took on them. It also delves into the social and cultural context of the time period, providing insight into the world of bare-knuckle boxing and the people who participated in it. Overall, ""Life And Battles Of Yankee Sullivan"" is a fascinating historical account of a legendary boxer and his impact on the sport of boxing in the 19th century.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.