Fists of Iron Round One

<p>Before Conan before Solomon Kane Robert E. Howard was going toe-to-toe with roughnecks at the local icehouse-trading blows with oilfield bruisers seasoned pros and anyone gutsy enough to step in the ring. Around town folks called him Bob. In the ring they called him unbeatable.</p><p></p><p>Fists of Iron - Round 1: The Ultimate Edition is the explosive first volume in a four-part series collecting Howard's boxing fiction poetry fragments and articles. These are not just boxing stories-they are tributes to endurance raw power and the blood-and-sweat brotherhood of the ring. Written by a man who trained fought and knew the pain and glory of every round these tales are laced with wit grit and a deep respect for the fighting spirit.</p><p></p><p>This edition includes not only fully restored texts from Howard's original typescripts and carbons-sourced from archives such as the Glenn Lord Collection and the Cross Plains Library-but also rare material such as newspaper articles unfinished stories alternate versions and poetry that captures the atmosphere of smoky gyms and roaring crowds.</p><p></p><p>Inside you'll find pulp classics like The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux Iron Men and The Voice of Doom plus little-seen gems like Dula Due to be Champion and Tunney Can't Win. The volume also includes an insightful introduction by Christopher Gruber and a scholarly essay by Patrice Louinet.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a fan of sports fiction pulp history or just damn good storytelling Fists of Iron - Round 1 delivers one knockout after another. Step into the ring with the master.</p>