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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
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- Summary
- The University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew--and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal in rowing--was the team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. Brown traces their story as they defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics and shares the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 404 pages
- Contents
-
- 1899-1933 : what seasons they have been through
- 1934 : resiliency
- 1935 : the parts that really matter
- 1936 : touching the divine
- Isbn
- 9780670025817
- Label
- The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
- Title
- The boys in the boat
- Title remainder
- nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
- Statement of responsibility
- Daniel James Brown
- Title variation
- ©2013
- Subject
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- trueRowing -- United States -- History
- trueOlympic athletes
- Olympic Games, 1936
- trueOlympic Games, 1936
- trueRowers -- United States -- Biography
- trueWorking class men
- trueUniversity of Washington -- Rowing | History
- trueDetermination in men
- trueFriendship
- trueSports and Competition -- Racing | Boats
- trueSports and Competition -- Olympic Sports
- true1930s -- 1930 -- 1939
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- The University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew--and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal in rowing--was the team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. Brown traces their story as they defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics and shares the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower
- Summary
- The Boys in the Boat describes how a group of working class youths from the University of Washington rowing team emerged from obscurity to defeat a field of elite international rivals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Sports fans who love a good "Cinderella story" will cheer this fast-paced, emotionally charged account of the players' and coaches struggles set against stark Depression-era realities. - Description by Shauna Griffin
- Award
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- ALA Notable Book, 2014
- Indies' Choice Book Awards, Adult Nonfiction, 2014.
- Biography type
- contains biographical information
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
- 10178632
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- Dewey number
- 797.12/30973
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Intended audience
- 1260
- Intended audience source
- Lexile
- LC call number
- GV791
- LC item number
- .B844 2013
- http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/lexile
- 1260
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- http://library.link/vocab/resourcePreferred
- True
- Target audience
- adult
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/titleRemainder
- nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics
- Label
- The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Daniel James Brown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- 1899-1933 : what seasons they have been through
- 1934 : resiliency
- 1935 : the parts that really matter
- 1936 : touching the divine
- Control code
- 20068193
- Dimensions
- 21 cm
- Extent
- 404 pages
- Isbn
- 9780670025817
- Lccn
- 2013001560
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- Label
- The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Daniel James Brown
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
-
- 1899-1933 : what seasons they have been through
- 1934 : resiliency
- 1935 : the parts that really matter
- 1936 : touching the divine
- Control code
- 20068193
- Dimensions
- 21 cm
- Extent
- 404 pages
- Isbn
- 9780670025817
- Lccn
- 2013001560
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations
Subject
- true1930s -- 1930 -- 1939
- trueDetermination in men
- trueFriendship
- Olympic Games, 1936
- trueOlympic Games, 1936
- trueOlympic athletes
- trueRowers -- United States -- Biography
- trueRowing -- United States -- History
- trueSports and Competition -- Olympic Sports
- trueSports and Competition -- Racing | Boats
- trueUniversity of Washington -- Rowing | History
- trueWorking class men
Genre
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- trueALA Notable Books - Nonfiction: 2014
- trueBook Club Best Bets for Nonfiction Fans
- trueIndies' Choice Book Awards: Adult Nonfiction
- trueThe New York Times Best Sellers - Sports and Fitness
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