The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics /
Daniel James Brown.
- 404 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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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.