Abysmal Brute; Author: London, Jack; Introduction: Oriard, Michael; Paperback

Author: London, Jack; Introduction: Oriard, Michael
Bison Books ed.; Paperback; 1 Illustration
184 pages
Published: August 2000
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803279949

Before anyone knew there was such a thing, Jack London gave us the natural: Young Pat Glendon has never drunk alcohol nor tasted tobacco. He loves nature, is afraid of cities, and is shy ofwomen. And he is a perfect fighter. Summoned from the city to consider such a prospect, cynical Sam Stubener, manager of prize-fighters, is struck by the boy's extraordinary athletic grace -- and soon man and boy are off to San Francisco to take on the heavyweight world.The Abysmal Brute is the story of natural grace pitted against worldly brutishness. A subtle social drama played out in the arena of sport -- in a day long before sport moved to the center of American culture -- it is also a rousing romantic tale in the tradition of one of our great storytellers. As Pat hones his skill -- anThe story of natural grace pitted against worldly brutishness in and outside the boxing ring. Young Pat Glendon has never drunk alcohol or tasted tobacco. He loves nature, is afraid of cities and is shy of women. And he is a perfect fighter. Cynical manager of prize-fighters, Sam Stubener, is so struck by the boy's athletic grace that the pair are soon off to take on the heavyweight world.