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Brown, Daniel, 1951-

The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics - 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.

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

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.

ISBN: 9780670025817 (hardcover) 067002581X (hardcover)

LCCN: 2013001560

Subjects--Corporate Names:
University of Washington--Rowing--History.

Subjects--Meeting Names:
Olympic Games Berlin, Germany) 1936 : (11th :

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rowing--History.--United States
Rowers--United States--Biography.

LC Class. No.: GV796 / .B76 2013b

Dewey Class. No.: 797.12/30973