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Author Brown, Daniel James, 1951-

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

Publication Info. New York : Viking, [2013]
20 holds on first copy returned of 46 copies

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  797.123 BROWN c.3  Check Shelf
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  797.123 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Non Fiction  797.123 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Bloomfield, Prosser Library - Adult Department  797.12 BRO    Storage
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  797.123 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Bristol, Manross Branch - Non Fiction  797.123 B812    Check Shelf
 Burlington Public Library - Adult Department  797.12 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Adult Department  797.12 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  797.123 BROWN    Check Shelf
 Colchester, Cragin Memorial Library - Adult Department  797.12 BRO    Check Shelf

Description 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
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.
Subject Rowing -- United States -- History.
Rowers -- United States -- Biography.
University of Washington -- Rowing -- History.
Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany)
ISBN 9780670025817 hardcover
067002581X hardcover
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