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The Abysmal Brute

by Jack London · 1911

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Jack London's tale of the corruption of prize fighting — and the one young fighter who dared to stand up against it!

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romanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
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Setting
1910s1910sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 72 pages

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