ISBN: 9781599219325 - men of kent: ten boys, a fast boat, and the coach who made them champions (10 resultados)

paperback. Condición: Fair.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Men of Kent is, first and foremost, an archetypical sports tale--a story of the improbable happening to the unlikely, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent era. Both an homage and a unique inside look at the fast-growing sport of rowing, it embraces the sport's history, traditions, and culture as it tells the story of ten ordinary boys and their coach from Kent, Connecticut, who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances during the spring and summer of 1972.The Kent School's 1972 crew, of which the author was a part, had a 46-0 winning streak, broke three course records, and claimed a national championship. In its final race, at the fabled Henley Royal Regatta in England--a race broadcast on television worldwide--it barely edged the Canadian National Champions. Kent's achievement merited a banner headline in the New York Times sports section, and is regarded as one of the most breathtaking finishes in Henley's long history.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Men of Kent is, first and foremost, an archetypical sports tale--a story of the improbable happening to the unlikely, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent era. Both an homage and a unique inside look at the fast-growing sport of rowing, it embraces the sport's history, traditions, and culture as it tells the story of ten ordinary boys and their coach from Kent, Connecticut, who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances during the spring and summer of 1972.The Kent School's 1972 crew, of which the author was a part, had a 46-0 winning streak, broke three course records, and claimed a national championship. In its final race, at the fabled Henley Royal Regatta in England--a race broadcast on television worldwide--it barely edged the Canadian National Champions. Kent's achievement merited a banner headline in the New York Times sports section, and is regarded as one of the most breathtaking finishes in Henley's long history.…

Condición: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condición: New. Brand New.

Softcover. Condición: Very Good-. First Edition. 209 pp. Index. Photos. Light edgewear, corners rubbed. The story of a rowing crew of 10 schoolboys from Kent, Connecticut who, in 1972, went undefeated against 46 other crews, won the national championship, and won their final at the Henley Royal Regatta in England. The author was a member of that renowned crew. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…

Paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.