About the Book

Black Ajax

Black Ajax

April 1999
Trade Paperback · 256 Pages
$14.95 U.S.
ISBN 9780786706181
Carroll & Graf

 

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Description

Bringing historical fact spiritedly to life, Fraser tells the rollicking tale of how the Black Ajax became as famous a figure in England as Napoleon — and just as much a threat to its establishment — before he passed into boxing legend and created a precedent for modern black prizefighters.

About the Author

George MacDonald Fraser is the bestselling author of the Flashman series and also of the novels Mr. American and The Pyrates and his war memoir, Quartered Safe Out Here. He lives in Scotland.