Van Loan,Charles – Taking the Count

Description

Van Loan, Charles – Taking the Count. 1915 George H. Doran Company, New York. There were two variants of this book published and his is the smaller 4 3/4″ x 7 1/4″ format which is almost certainly the cheaper version of the two. Good condition with some wear to spine ends and corners. 354-pages. (2) $15 each.

Content & Overview:
• Eleven Prize-Ring Tales: The anthology brings together 11 of Van Loan’s popular, character-driven short stories that explore the colorful landscape of early 20th-century boxing.
• Insiders and Underdogs: Rather than just recounting fictional fight sequences, the stories center on the quirky, human side of the business—detailing the schemes of cagey trainers, the struggles of aging journeymen, and the complex mechanics of fight promotions.
• Introduction: The true first edition includes a notable foreword penned by celebrated contemporary journalist Irvin S. Cobb.