BRANDY FOR HEROES

by Jack Kofoed ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 15, 1937

The fictionized biography of John Morrissey, prominent figure of the 1850's. From slum child to State Senator -- a regular Alger hero. The author, a sports writer, spins a good journalistic tale, fast paced, light-weight. Morrissey was born in a slum in Troy, showed at an early age his ruthless, aggressive ambitious nature. He emerged from job as bouncer in a cat house to legitimate prize fighting, and defeated Hyer, Sullivan, Heenan, but ultimately gave it up for his wife's sake and turned to gambling and politics. He wound up his career as Senator, and died soon after his reelection. Men's fare -- nothing aristocratic about it either in substance or handling, but passes for what it is. Don't sell on Morrissey's fame; he is not known to today's fight fans. Sell on fiction aspect of story.

Pub Date: Feb. 15, 1937

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Dutton

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1937

Categories: FICTION