My Fighting Life (1920) Hardback - 2009

My Fighting Life is an autobiography written by Georges Carpentier, a French boxer who rose to fame in the early 20th century. The book details Carpentier's life, starting with his childhood in Lens, France, and his early interest in boxing. Carpentier describes his early fights, his training regimen, and his rise to fame as a professional boxer.The book also covers Carpentier's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his experiences during World War I. Carpentier fought in the war and was wounded, and he describes the impact that the conflict had on him and on the world around him.Throughout the book, Carpentier reflects on the nature of boxing and what it means to be a fighter. He discusses the physical and mental challenges of the sport, as well as the rewards and risks of a life spent in the ring. The book includes photographs of Carpentier and his opponents, as well as illustrations of some of his most famous fights.Overall, My Fighting Life provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century boxing, as well as the life of one of its most famous practitioners. Carpentier's writing is engaging and insightful, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of boxing or the life of this legendary fighter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.