The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics
Title:
The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics
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Format:
Book
ISBN:
9780670025817
Publication Information:
New York : Viking, c2013.
Summary:
Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington 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.