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

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Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washingtons 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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brown, Daniel James, 1951-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking, [2013]
Subjects:
Rowing > United States > History.
Rowers > United States > Biography.
University of Washington > Rowing > History.
Olympic Games > (11th : > 1936 : > Berlin, Germany)
Description
Summary:Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washingtons 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.
Physical Description:404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780670025817 (hardcover)
067002581X (hardcover)