Joe Louis - by Lenwood Davis (Hardcover)

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.,."the work is skillfully organized with the researcher in mind. Davis moves from works by Louis to books and pamphlets about him, to newspaper and periodical articles. A helpful set of appendices includes, among other citaions, archival and dissertation/thesis references, a list of reviews of Louis's own books, and his ring record and earnings. As might be expected, the majority of this work is devoted to newspaper and periodical articles. Here the organization is quite imaginative, combining chronological and thematic approaches. ...this work will be of immense value to Louis researchers, both veteran scholars and undergraduate rookies."-Journal of Sport History

?...the work is skillfully organized with the researcher in mind. Davis moves from works by Louis to books and pamphlets about him, to newspaper and periodical articles. A helpful set of appendices includes, among other citaions, archival and dissertation/thesis references, a list of reviews of Louis's own books, and his ring record and earnings. As might be expected, the majority of this work is devoted to newspaper and periodical articles. Here the organization is quite imaginative, combining chronological and thematic approaches. ...this work will be of immense value to Louis researchers, both veteran scholars and undergraduate rookies.?-Journal of Sport History

?Davis (a seasoned bibliographer) has compiled the most complete reference tool available of works by and about this charismatic figure. It contains almost 3,000 numbered entries ... drawn extensively from mainstream and Afro-American newspapers. General books on boxing that make reference to Louis are also included. Additional interesting features are Louis's entire ring record, including the dates, opponents, duration, and location of exhibition bouts; Louis's ring earnings; Louis's film appearances; and poetic references inspired by Louis. The index lists authors, joint authors, and editors. Researchers using this volume will obtain a splendid introduction to the man and his times. Highly recommended for all libraries needing research materials in the history of boxing and, specifically, Louis's role in popular American culture.?-Choice

..."the work is skillfully organized with the researcher in mind. Davis moves from works by Louis to books and pamphlets about him, to newspaper and periodical articles. A helpful set of appendices includes, among other citaions, archival and dissertation/thesis references, a list of reviews of Louis's own books, and his ring record and earnings. As might be expected, the majority of this work is devoted to newspaper and periodical articles. Here the organization is quite imaginative, combining chronological and thematic approaches. ...this work will be of immense value to Louis researchers, both veteran scholars and undergraduate rookies."-Journal of Sport History

"Davis (a seasoned bibliographer) has compiled the most complete reference tool available of works by and about this charismatic figure. It contains almost 3,000 numbered entries ... drawn extensively from mainstream and Afro-American newspapers. General books on boxing that make reference to Louis are also included. Additional interesting features are Louis's entire ring record, including the dates, opponents, duration, and location of exhibition bouts; Louis's ring earnings; Louis's film appearances; and poetic references inspired by Louis. The index lists authors, joint authors, and editors. Researchers using this volume will obtain a splendid introduction to the man and his times. Highly recommended for all libraries needing research materials in the history of boxing and, specifically, Louis's role in popular American culture."-Choice

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