The Untold Story Of Champ
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The Untold Story Of Champ
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Author : Robert E. Bartholomew
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2012-12-04
The Untold Story Of Champ written by Robert E. Bartholomew and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-04 with History categories.
"The lake surface was glass. My girlfriend and I were fishing from our anchored rowboat in about fifteen feet of water, facing the New York shore. 'Ron, what's that?' I turned. About thirty feet away I saw three dark humps ... protruding about two feet above the surface. The humps were perhaps two or three feet apart. They didn't move. We didn't either. We watched in disbelief for about ten seconds. The humps slowly sank into the water. There was no wake, no telltale sign of movement. Unexplained. Eerie. Unsettling." — from the Foreword by Ronald S. Kermani Scotland may have Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, but we have Champ, the legendary serpent-like monster of Lake Champlain. The first recorded sighting of Champ, in 1609, has been attributed to the lake's namesake, French explorer and cartographer Samuel de Champlain. This is pure myth, but there have been hundreds of sightings since then. Robert E. Bartholomew embarks on his own search, both of the lake firsthand and through period sources and archives—many never before published. Although he finds the trail obscured by sloppy journalism, local leaders motivated by tourism income, and bickering monster hunters, he weighs the evidence to craft a rich, colorful history of Champ. From the nineteenth century, when Champ was a household name, to 1977, when he appeared in Sandra Mansi's controversial photograph, Bartholomew covers it all. Real or imaginary, Champ and his story will fascinate believers and skeptics alike.
6 Months With The Champ
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Author : Elena Mcdavid
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-22
6 Months With The Champ written by Elena Mcdavid and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-22 with categories.
This love story is about Rosellen McDavid's and the champ's experiences in Miami and New York City. The era is the 1960s, during the beginning of the civil rights movement. Many of the champions she met came out of the civil rights movement. She witnesses his transition from a young man to the world's champion. The champ is a lover and a friend as well as a fighter. Cassius's perseverance leads him to be the greatest of all time in his boxing career and political activism. He leaves his lover behind to pursue his lifetime vision. She continues to pursue her dreams and visions. They remain friends for a lifetime.
Giants On My Shoulders The Untold Story Behind The Greatest Upset In Boxing History
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Author : Ben Clement
language : en
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Release Date : 2012-09-01
Giants On My Shoulders The Untold Story Behind The Greatest Upset In Boxing History written by Ben Clement and has been published by Strategic Book Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An extraordinary account of the life of unknown club boxer, Frank Steele, who sparred with legendary boxing greats like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Ernie Shavers. Impoverished from birth and poorly educated, Frank did the best he could to parlay his boxing prowess and brute strength into fame and fortune. Hired as Foreman's chief sparring partner to help prepare the champ for the Ali "Rumble in the Jungle" fight in Africa, he was fired after doing his job too well -- beating up Foreman and knocking his headgear into the audience. When Ali heard about the incident, he paid Frank $3,000 for the secret to defeating the unbeaten and seemingly invincible champion. This is the untold story of what lead to the greatest upset in boxing history.
Zero Night The Untold Story Of World War Two S Greatest Escape
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Author : Mark Felton
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2015-08-25
Zero Night The Untold Story Of World War Two S Greatest Escape written by Mark Felton and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-25 with History categories.
A thrilling, moment by moment account of an epic World War II escape and the real-life adventures that followed. On August 30, 1942 - 'Zero Night' - 40 Allied officers staged the most audacious mass escape of World War II. Months of meticulous planning and secret training hung in the balance during three minutes of mayhem as the officers boldly stormed the huge double fences at Oflag Prison. Employing wooden ladders and bridges previously disguised as bookshelves, the highly coordinated effort succeeded and set 36 men free into the German countryside. Later known as the 'Warburg Wire Job', fellow prisoner and fighter ace Douglas Bader once described the attempt as 'the most brilliant escape conception of this war'. The first author to tackle this remarkable story in detail, historian Mark Felton brilliantly evokes the suspense of the escape and the adventures of those escapees who managed to elude the Germans, as well as the courage of the civilians who risked their lives to help them in enemy territory. Fantastically intimate and told with a novelist's eye for drama and detail, this rip-roaring adventure is all the more thrilling because it really happened.
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes
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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-08-29
American Myths Legends And Tall Tales 3 Volumes written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Social Science categories.
A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.
Chessie
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Author : Eric A. Cheezum
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2024-05-21
Chessie written by Eric A. Cheezum and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-21 with History categories.
"This work breathes new life into Chessie, the Chesapeake Bay's local sea monster that has not only become part of the region's mythology but also a harbinger of tremendous cultural transformation around the Chesapeake Bay"--
Of Books And Beasts
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Author : Matt Bille
language : en
Publisher: Hangar 1 Publishing
Release Date : 2021-12-02
Of Books And Beasts written by Matt Bille and has been published by Hangar 1 Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-02 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In the controversial field of cryptozoology, plagued by long-lost accounts and internet fantasies, the essential core of usable information is largely maintained in books. Science writer and cryptozoology researcher Matt Bille offers 400 reviews of significant books in cryptozoology, supporting sciences like biology, and cryptozoological fiction. Matt’s selections, based on 45 years of reading and writing on zoology and cryptozoology, favor reliable science and history, providing an essential foundation for enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The search for unknown animals starts here. "Looking for a concise but reliable survey of the most noteworthy cryptozoological books past and present? Look no further - here it is!" - Dr. Karl P. N. Shuker, Zoologist
Local Sports Hero
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Author : Jesse Newman
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2009-07-08
Local Sports Hero written by Jesse Newman and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This book is an easy read (I deliberately chose a large font). Wesley Walker graduated high school right on the cusp of integration. Wilt Chamberlain was being aggressively recruited by the legendary Phog Allen that year. Walker, despite being a highly talented player, never played high school basketball. In the local city leagues, where he was omnipresent, he truly shined. He cosistently scored high, was a positive team player, and is fondly remembered by many from that time for generously sharing his acumen for the game. He was recruited by the Harlem Globe Trotter's farm team, the Jesters. If he had been properly "groomed" by good coaches, or recruited by the University of Kansas at that time, he might have played with Wilt Chamberlain. He should have been recruited at least by one of the Black colleges.The game was changing to a fast break one, and Walker played that kind of game. However, he went into the army instead. There he developed into quite a boxer. His development was cut short by a tragic car wreck, in which he almost lost a leg. Walker fought back, and became a wheelchair champ. In later years, he opened a local gym, and is beloved today by many who personally felt his influence.
The Great Sports Documentaries
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Author : Michael Peters
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-01-16
The Great Sports Documentaries written by Michael Peters and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-16 with Performing Arts categories.
Sports and competition have been film subjects since the dawn of the medium. Olympic sports documentaries have been around nearly as long as the games themselves; films about surfing, boxing, roller derby, motorcycle racing and bodybuilding were theatrical successes during the 1960s and 1970s. The author surveys the history of the sports documentary subgenre, covering more than 100 award-winning films of 40+ different competitions, from traditional team sports to dogsled racing to ballroom dancing.
Knockout
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Author : Leger Grindon
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2011-05-10
Knockout written by Leger Grindon and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-10 with Performing Arts categories.
Knockout: The Boxer and Boxing in American Cinema is the first book-length study of the Hollywood boxing film, a popular movie entertainment since the 1930s, that includes such classics as Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, and Raging Bull. The boxer stands alongside the cowboy, the gangster, and the detective as a character that shaped America’s ideas of manhood. Leger Grindon relates the Hollywood boxing film to the literature of Jack London, Ernest Hemingway, and Clifford Odets; the influence of ring champions, particularly Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali; and controversies surrounding masculinity, race, and sports. Knockout breaks new ground in film genre study by focusing on the fundamental dramatic conflicts uniting both documentary and fictional films with compelling social concerns. The boxing film portrays more than the rise and fall of a champion; it exposes the body to reveal the spirit. Not simply a brute, the screen boxer dramatizes conflicts and aspirations central to an American audience’s experience. This book features chapters on the conventions of the boxing film, the history of the genre and its relationship to famous ring champions, and self-contained treatments of thirty-two individual films including a chapter devoted to Raging Bull.