Joe Louis : hard times man / Randy Roberts.

Author/creator Roberts, Randy, 1951-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven, [Conn.] : Yale University Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxii, 308 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.
African American boxers--Biography.
Boxers (Sports)--United States. --Biography.

Contents A land without dreams -- Emperors of masculinity -- Tethered by civilization -- He belongs to us -- King Louis I -- Red, white, blue, and black -- The last perfect night -- Uncle Sam says -- An old man's dream.
Subject Joe Louis defended his heavyweight boxing title an astonishing 25 times and reigned as world champion for more than 11 years. Through meticulous research and first-hand interviews, acclaimed historian and biographer Roberts presents Louis, and his impact on sport and country, in a way never before accomplished.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 281-291) and index.
LCCN 2010015422
ISBN9780300122220 (alk. paper)
ISBN0300122225 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780300177633
ISBN0300177631

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Joyner General Stacks GV1132.L6 R63 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold