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64 pp.
| National |
October, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4263-0328-9$17.95
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-0329-6$27.90
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4-6
This book recounts the life of African American boxing legend Joe Louis. The text follows Louis from his birth into poverty in 1914, his successes in boxing circles, his heavyweight world championship bouts, and finally his acceptance by both blacks and whites as an American sports hero. The many archival photographs personalize and enhance the readable and straightforward text. Timeline. Bib., ind.