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Black Ajaxby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002255855 (0-00-225585-5)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Black Ajax'Book summary:In Black Ajax, George MacDonald Fraser tells the story of a black man from the United States who nearly became England's champion boxer during the early 19th century. This historical novel is based on the true story of Tom Molineaux, a former slave who won his freedom in a boxing match, then travelled to England, refined his skills, and almost became the first black champ. The story is told by over a dozen witnesses to Molineaux's bouts with the reigning champion, Tom Cribb. Molineaux's trainer recalls the fighter's awe-inspiring strength and speed. A butler who asks to remain anonymous divulges information about the fighter's love affair with an English noblewoman. Molineaux's manager, a former slave and retired boxer, speaks bitterly of his disappointment in the youth for failing to prove to the English that a black man could be as capable a fighter as any white man. Nearly all the witnesses to the first match between the two fighters thought Molineaux lost mainly because the judges gave the white opponent an unfair advantage.
All the characters in this novel speak in 19th-century dialect, and it's diverting to try to decipher their many odd turns of phrase. For those who cannot determine the meanings of words such as "Spike Hotel", "toco", "winker", and "wistycastor" from context, the author provides a glossary at the end of the book. Unfortunately, almost all of the characters seem overly fond of using racial epithets, which draws attention to the shortcomings of this book. The main one is that Tom Molineaux, who undoubtedly was a complex, fascinating character, comes across as a stereotype here: a hulk with not many brains but a lot of sex drive. Although Fraser fails in that respect, this novel does vividly chronicle an intriguing episode in the history of sport and race relations. --Jill Marquis [via]
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Flash for Freedom!by George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222876 (0-00-222287-6)
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Flashmanby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222884 (0-00-222288-4)
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Flashman and the Dragonby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002712458 (0-00-271245-8)
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Flashman and the Mountain of Lightby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002711354 (0-00-271135-4)
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Flashman and the Redskinsby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002226618 (0-00-222661-8)
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Flashman and the Tiger and Other Extracts from The Flashman Papersby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002259516 (0-00-225951-6)
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Flashman at the Chargeby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222892 (0-00-222289-2)
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Flashman in the Great Gameby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222906 (0-00-222290-6)
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Flashman's Ladyby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222922 (0-00-222292-2)
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The General Danced at Dawnby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002222930 (0-00-222293-0)
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McAuslan in the Roughby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002223449 (0-00-222344-9)
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Mr. Americanby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002712350 (0-00-271235-0)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mr. American'Book summary:For this riotous Edwardian caper, George MacDonald Fraser delivers the same snappy dialogue, spirited characterizations, and vivid historical background that made his Flashman Papers bestsellers.
Arriving straight from the frontier with two long-barreled .44 Remingtons and a battered edition of Shakespeare, Mark Franklin immediately has all London at his cowboy-booted feet. But no one knows really what to make of the tall, soft-spoken, and definitely dangerous stranger: neither Scotland Yard detectives, City financiers, West End actresses, King Edward's entourage, nor the drinkers at the Castle Lancing pub. Even that semi-retired scoundrel, General Harry Flashman is puzzled by Franklin's dark past and his present schemings -- and no one knows more about men and mischief than Flashman.
Fans of Flashman -- or any reader who enjoys exciting storytelling and robust humor -- will be equally delighted in Mr. American. [via]
The Pyratesby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002227878 (0-00-222787-8)
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Royal Flashby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002223457 (0-00-222345-7)
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The Sheikh and the Dustbinby George MacDonald FraserISBN 000222707X (0-00-222707-X)
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The Steel Bonnets : The Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reiversby George MacDonald FraserISBN 0002172615 (0-00-217261-5)
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