The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics /

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by Brown, Daniel,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Viking, (New York :) Physical details: 404 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Rowing --United States --History. | Rowers --United States --Biography. | University of Washington --Rowing --History. | Olympic Games --(11th : --1936 : --Berlin, Germany) Year : 2013 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Birchwood Intermediate School Non-Fiction 797.12 BRO Available

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.