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The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics

By: Material type: TextTextDescription: 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780670025817 (hardcover)
  • 067002581X (hardcover)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 797.12/30973 23
LOC classification:
  • GV796 .B76 2013b
Contents:
1899-1933: What seasons they have been through -- 1934: Resiliency -- 1935: The parts that really matter -- 1936: Touching the divine.
Summary: This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Status Barcode
NF NF Chamberlin Free Public Library Nonfiction 797.12 BRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34480000520779

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.

1899-1933: What seasons they have been through -- 1934: Resiliency -- 1935: The parts that really matter -- 1936: Touching the divine.

This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.

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