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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- 3 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | 797.123 B877b 2013 (Text) | 33126020300327 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 797.123 B877b 2013 (Text) | 33126020344820 | Adult Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 797.123 B877b 2013 (Text) | 33126020606129 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Wm. E. Durr Branch | 797.123 B877b 2013 (Text) | 33126020300335 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9780670025817 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 067002581X (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Viking, [2013]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1899-1933 What seasons they have been through -- 1934: Resiliency -- 1935: The parts that really matter -- 1936: Touching the divine. |
| Summary, etc.: | 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. |
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| Subject: | Rowing > United States > History. Rowers > United States > Biography. University of Washington > Rowing > History. Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) |
