Displaying 1 of 1 2013 Title: The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Author: Brown, Daniel James, 1951- author. Format: Book Publisher, Date: New York : Viking, [2013] ©2013 Description: 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Summary: Daniel James Brown's robust 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. Subjects: University of Washington -- Rowing -- History. Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) Rowing -- United States -- History. Rowers -- United States -- Biography. Glencoe (Ill.) -- Central School research projects. Glencoe (Ill.) -- Young adult memoir. Genre: Biographies. Contents: 1899-1933: What seasons they have been through -- 1934: Resiliency -- 1935: The parts that really matter -- 1936: Touching the divine. ISBN 9780670025817 Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
