Sinopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1907. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The Unknown. THE blistering August sun had burned the surface of the adamantine, shell road into a fine scorching powder. Then the fitful ocean breezes had caugbt up the chalky dust and covered the scrawny shrubbery and stunted trees beside the road, spreading all with a mantle of white so that at first glance it gave the impression of an early snow storm. To-day there was very little air stirring and the long absence of rain had parched and cracked the earth. The flowers drooped their heads listlessly, the leaves were still and the oppressive heat had even driven the shore birds to the cool recesses of the woods on the hills beyond. The hot air seemed deadly in its intensity and yet it evidently had no terrors for the two men who were going along the road. One rode a bicycle, and by his side jogged a man who moved in a manner denoting suppleness and strength. The latter had an appearance so striking that one upon gazing at him would immediately take a second look. He was nearly six feet tall, broad of shoulder, thick as to neck and spare of limb, but it was his countenance that attracted attention. He had the smooth face of a young man, yet there was something old about it. The drops of perspiration, which had left tracks from cap to neck, did not tend to make his features attractive, but his look of dogged determination could not be obliterated. It was a strong face, lightened by deep set, clear blue eyes, and below a chin of such goodly proportions that many of his adversaries had called it a "mark," and yet failed to find it with the punch necessary to "put him away." However, his appearance was hardly that of a prize fighter out for his morning run, with his trainer on the bicycle as pace-maker. "Red" Kelly had trained numerous fighters and his fie...
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1907. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The Unknown. THE blistering August sun had burned the surface of the adamantine, shell road into a fine scorching powder. Then the fitful ocean breezes had caugbt up the chalky dust and covered the scrawny shrubbery and stunted trees beside the road, spreading all with a mantle of white so that at first glance it gave the impression of an early snow storm. To-day there was very little air stirring and the long absence of rain had parched and cracked the earth. The flowers drooped their heads listlessly, the leaves were still and the oppressive heat had even driven the shore birds to the cool recesses of the woods on the hills beyond. The hot air seemed deadly in its intensity and yet it evidently had no terrors for the two men who were going along the road. One rode a bicycle, and by his side jogged a man who moved in a manner denoting suppleness and strength. The latter had an appearance so striking that one upon gazing at him would immediately take a second look. He was nearly six feet tall, broad of shoulder, thick as to neck and spare of limb, but it was his countenance that attracted attention. He had the smooth face of a young man, yet there was something old about it. The drops of perspiration, which had left tracks from cap to neck, did not tend to make his features attractive, but his look of dogged determination could not be obliterated. It was a strong face, lightened by deep set, clear blue eyes, and below a chin of such goodly proportions that many of his adversaries had called it a "mark," and yet failed to find it with the punch necessary to "put him away." However, his appearance was hardly that of a prize fighter out for his morning run, with his trainer on the bicycle as pace-maker. "Red" Kelly had trained numerous fighters and his fie...
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