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| Breed of Battle | |
|---|---|
| by Robert E. Howard | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Sailor Steve Costigan |
| Genre(s) | Boxing, Comedy |
| Published in | Action Stories |
| Publication type | Pulp magazine |
| Publication date | November 1931 |
"Breed of Battle" is a Sailor Steve Costigan short story by Robert E. Howard. It was originally published in the November 1931 issue of Action Stories . [1]
The story is now in the public domain. [2]
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