The Tumult and the Shouting: My Life in Sport is a memoir written by Grantland Rice, one of the most renowned sports journalists of the 20th century. The book details Rice's remarkable career, from his early days as a cub reporter in Nashville, Tennessee, to his rise to national prominence as a sports columnist for the New York Herald Tribune.Throughout the book, Rice recounts his experiences covering some of the most iconic moments in sports history, including the 1919 World Series, the 1927 Yankees, and the 1930 Notre Dame football team. He also shares his insights into the personalities of some of the greatest athletes of his time, including Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, and Bobby Jones.But The Tumult and the Shouting is more than just a collection of Rice's greatest hits. It is also a deeply personal reflection on his life and career, as well as on the role of sports in American society. Rice writes eloquently about the joy and excitement of sports, as well as the ways in which they can bring people together and inspire greatness.At the same time, however, Rice is not blind to the darker side of sports, and he addresses issues such as racism, corruption, and the commercialization of athletics. Throughout the book, he offers his own unique perspective on these issues, drawing on his decades of experience as a journalist and observer of the sports world.Overall, The Tumult and the Shouting is a fascinating and insightful look at the life and career of one of the greatest sports journalists of all time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of sports or the evolution of American culture in the 20th century.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.

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