Wrestliana

Toby Litt's father wanted him to find about their ancestor: William Litt, a champion Cumberland Wrestler.

William was one of the greatest ever 'kings of the green' - a man who reigned undefeated in one of the nineteenth century's most popular sports, taking home over 200 prize belts. William had other talents, as well. He was almost certainly a smuggler - and definitely published poet and novelist.

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