The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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New York : Viking, 2013.
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Pearl River Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York : Viking, 2013.
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Book
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404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
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Level 8.4, 27 Points

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
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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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Brown, D. J. (2013). The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics . Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. 2013. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Viking.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James, 1951-. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Viking, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Brown, Daniel James. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Viking, 2013.

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