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The boys in the boat [book discussion kit] : [a talk tote for book discussion groups] etc. : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Title:
The boys in the boat [book discussion kit] : [a talk tote for book discussion groups] etc. : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Author:
Brown, Daniel, 1951-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
New York, New York : Viking, [2013], ©2013.
Physical Description:
404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. + resource guide + black tote.
General Note:
12 items in black tote bag + resource guide.

Includes index.
Abstract:
Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington 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.