The triumph of the amateurs : the rise, ruin, and banishment of professional rowing in the gilded age
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Published
Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2021].
ISBN
9781493052769, 1493052764
Physical Desc
xiii, 282 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Newport - Adult Non-Fiction | 797.123 Lan | On Shelf |
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Published
Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2021].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781493052769, 1493052764
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-265) and index.
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"The story of the lost world of professional rowing in America, a sport that attracted crowds of thousands, widespread betting, and ultimately corruption that foretold its doom. This book also discusses the rise of amateur rowing as America's first collegiate sport, its growth over the twentieth century, and current popularity for both men and women competing at all levels of the sport"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lanouette, W. (2021). The triumph of the amateurs: the rise, ruin, and banishment of professional rowing in the gilded age . Lyons Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lanouette, William. 2021. The Triumph of the Amateurs: The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age. Lyons Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lanouette, William. The Triumph of the Amateurs: The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age Lyons Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lanouette, William. The Triumph of the Amateurs: The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age Lyons Press, 2021.
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