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-
2013
GV796 .B76 2013b (Mapit)
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Title The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics / Daniel James Brown.
Author Brown, Daniel James, 1951-
ISBN 9780670025817 hardcover
067002581X hardcover
Published New York : Viking, [2013]
Copyright ©2013
Language English
Description 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Call Number GV796 .B76 2013b
Dewey Decimal Classification 797.12/30973
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
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