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Barney Ross

by Douglas Century · 2006

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This text follows the life and career of boxer Barney Ross, from his youth as the child of Eastern European immigrants in a tough Chicago neighbourhood and his hardscrabble early life, to his successful boxing career, exploits as a combat Marine during World War II, and campaign against drug abuse.

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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 215 pages

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