
The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone
The Story of Tom Longboat
Jack Batten(Author)
Tundra Books (Publisher)
Published on 12. March 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-88776-507-0 (ISBN)
Description
Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world's best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
US School Grade: Fifth Grade and over, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
35 ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88776-507-0 (9780887765070)
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E-Book
06/2009
1st Edition
Tundra Books
€15.49
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Person
Jack Batten