The boys in the boat : nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics
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Adult Nonfiction - South Wing Main Floor797.123 B8126Checked OutApril 2, 2025
Adult Nonfiction - South Wing Main Floor797.123 B8126Checked OutApril 2, 2025
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404 pages : illustrations
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Level 8.4, 27 Points

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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 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 Olympics. New York: 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 Olympics New York: Viking, 2013.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Brown, D. J. (2013). The boys in the boat: nine americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 olympics. New York: Viking.

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 Olympics Viking, 2013.

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