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Stakes Were High

- The Extraordinary Life of John Gully, from Bruiser and Bookie to Fine Old English Gentleman

About Stakes Were High

The Stakes were High follows the amazing life of 'Glorious' John Gully, the butcher's boy from Bristol who first achieved fame as a bareknuckle fighter and champion of England. No other boxer in the history of sport has had such an varied career. He amassed a huge fortune first as a successful bookmaker, gambler and racehorse owner - and later MP.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781785312922
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 192
  • Published:
  • June 25, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 131x198x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 204 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Stakes Were High

The Stakes were High follows the amazing life of 'Glorious' John Gully, the butcher's boy from Bristol who first achieved fame as a bareknuckle fighter and champion of England. No other boxer in the history of sport has had such an varied career. He amassed a huge fortune first as a successful bookmaker, gambler and racehorse owner - and later MP.

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