The stakes were high : the extraordinary life of John Gully, from bruiser and bookie to fine old English gentleman
Baker, Keith (Writer on soccer)2017
Books, Manuscripts
'The Stakes Were High' follows the amazing life of 'Glorious' John Gully, the butcher's boy from Bristol who first achieved fame as a bareknuckle fighter and champion of England. No other boxer in the history of sport has had such an varied career. He amassed a huge fortune first as a successful bookmaker, gambler and racehorse owner - and later MP.
Main title:
Author:
Baker, Keith (Writer on soccer), author
Imprint:
Worthing : Pitch Publishing Ltd, 2017.
Collation:
192 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781785312922 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.83092
LC class:
GV1132
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1925891