
Sam Stubener, a seasoned boxing impresario, spends his days sifting through a chaotic mix of wagers, threats, and odd solicitations that arrive in his mail. One ordinary morning he opens a sealed letter stamped from a remote county, addressed to him in a tone that hints at a hidden agenda. The missive speaks of a prodigious fighter—Pat Glendon—who can deliver a six‑inch punch with the force of a double‑handed blow, a talent the writer claims is unrivaled in the sport’s history.
Intrigued and wary, Sam weighs the promise of securing a new legend against the strange, almost mythic description of the boy’s abilities. The letter offers not only a chance to revive his own fortunes but also a glimpse into a world where raw power and uncanny perception intersect. Listeners are drawn into the bustling, gritty world of early‑20th‑century boxing, where ambition, mystery, and the lure of an unprecedented champion collide.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (135K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
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