Bibliograph

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

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index

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contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The boys in the boat

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818953760

Responsibility statement

Daniel James Brown

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Accelerated Reader, Grades 9-12, 8.4, 27, SD, Quiz 167221, English non-fiction.Accelerated Reader AR, UG, 8.4, 27.0, 167221.

Sub title

nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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

Table Of Contents

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

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Nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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