The Iron Game

The Iron Game by Henry Francis Keenan is a classic novel that explores the world of competitive weightlifting in the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of a young man named Jim Trainor, who dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter. Despite facing many obstacles along the way, including disapproving family members and a lack of financial resources, Jim perseveres and eventually becomes a rising star in the sport.Throughout the book, Keenan vividly depicts the challenges and triumphs of weightlifting, from the grueling training sessions to the exhilaration of a successful lift. He also explores the social and cultural dynamics of the sport, including the role of masculinity and the pressures faced by athletes to conform to societal expectations.In addition to its engaging storyline, The Iron Game offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of sports and fitness. Keenan's detailed descriptions of weightlifting techniques and equipment provide a valuable historical record of the sport's early development.Overall, The Iron Game is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of weightlifting or the broader cultural significance of sports in American society.When the solemn words were spoken in chapel, the culprit bore up with great serenity. But when he announced that he had enlisted in the army, then such an uproar, such an outburst, that the session was at an end. Even the grave president looked sympathetic. The like of it was never seen in a sober college since Antony with Cleopatra invaded the Academy at Alexandria. The boys flung themselves upon the abashed Jack. They hugged him, raised him on their shoulders, carried him out on the campus, and, forming a ring round him, swore, in the classic form dear to collegians, that they would follow him; that they would be his soldiers, and fight for the patria in danger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.