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Black Ajax is a historical novel by George MacDonald Fraser based on the career of Tom Molineaux. It is set during the Regency era. The father of Harry Flashman appears as a major character although the book is not part of the official Flashman series. [1]
Jul 20, 1998 · 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 ...
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.
Books. Black Ajax. Based on a true story, this novel tells of Tom Molineux, an American slave who won his freedom in a fight in the American South. He then set...
Black Ajax is a very witty and honest biography of a famous Black pugilist shipped over from America, to win prize fights for his owner(sponsor); his power, courage, novelty, grace and stamina had the naughty Ladies of London Society at his feet in his heyday.
In the spirit of Flashman and in the inimitable George MacDonald Fraser style comes a rousing story of prize fighting in the 19th century. When Captain Buck Flashman sees the...
Jan 1, 1998 · Black Ajax Paperback – January 1, 1998. by George MacDonald Fraser (Author) 4.3 176 ratings. See all formats and editions. Paperback.
