The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Brown, Daniel, 1951-
Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
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IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 27
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Olympic Games -- (11th : -- 1936 : -- Berlin, Germany)
Rowers -- United States -- Biography.
Rowing -- United States -- History.
University of Washington -- Rowing -- History.

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Published
New York : Viking, [2013].
Format
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 and index.
Description
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. (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, 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, 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. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold At the 1936 Berlin Olympics Viking, 2013.

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