American athlete and author (1868-1957) who became the first modern Olympic champion when he won the triple jump event at the 1896 Games. Signed book: The Book of the Gloucester Fisherman by James B. Connolly. First edition. NY: The John Day Company, 1930. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 303 pages. Signed on an opening page in fountain pen, "Here's Gloucester after 300 years, thanking God when the fishing's good. James B. Connolly, Gloucester, November, 3, 39." In fine condition, with light scattered toning to signed page.
