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

The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics / Daniel James Brown.

Brown, Daniel James, 1951- (Author).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780670025817
  • ISBN: 9780143125471
  • Physical Description: 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Viking, [2013]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Editions may vary.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (377-392) and index.
Target Audience Note:
1260L Lexile.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader Upper Grades 8.4 27.0

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Subject: Rowing > United States > History.
Rowers > United States > Biography.
University of Washington > Rowing > History.
Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany)
Olympics > Participation, American > History.
Olympics > History.

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  • 38 of 45 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Union County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 0 of 0 copies available at Union Carnegie Public Library.

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