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All-around Men

Heroes of a Forgotten Sport

By: Frank Zarnowski

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All-around Men

Heroes of a Forgotten Sport

By: Frank Zarnowski

This detailed book includes twenty-five photos and a wealth of statistical data. It will hold great appeal for sports historians as well as the fans, athletes, and coaches of modern-day track and field events."--Jacket.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810854236

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9780810854239

American Work-Sports

A History of Competitions for Cornhuskers, Lumberjacks, Firemen and Others

By: Frank Zarnowski

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American Work-Sports

A History of Competitions for Cornhuskers, Lumberjacks, Firemen and Others

By: Frank Zarnowski

For more than a century the American farm, factory and frontier provided opportunities for physical workers to display their skill, win a bet, brag or perhaps just have some fun. Competitions that emphasized useful skills, like plowing, corn-husking, rock drilling, typesetting, and tree cutting, were common in the antebellum and post-Civil War periods, often drawing large crowds and the attention of sporting journals. For many years conventional American sports occurred in the workplace. This may help explain why the nicknames of so many prominent collegiate or professional sporting teams--Cornhuskers, Lumberjacks, Miners, Cowboys, Packers and Boilermakers--are also the occupations of 19th century worker-athletes. By examining the American experience with competitions among workers, this book provides a new understanding of the interrelated nature of occupation and leisure.

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239

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McFarland

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0786491264

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9780786491261

The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

By: Frank Zarnowski

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The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

By: Frank Zarnowski

The pentathlon, comprising competition in the discus, javelin, long jump, sprint, and wrestling, was hailed as the ultimate test of athletic versatility and remained a staple of the ancient Greek Olympic Games, Crown Games and Pan-Hellenic festivals for 1,200 years. Still, there is little scholarly consensus over many major aspects of the event. This detailed exploration of the ancient pentathlon discusses the nature of the spectacle, the method of determining a victor, the five sub-events and the order in which they occurred. It also chronicles the history of the event and its champions, the recognition of ancient pentathletes, and the pentathlon's 18-year modern Olympic history and its influence on its contemporary counterpart, the decathlon. A record book and glossary complete this fresh look at one of the ancient world's most renowned sporting competitions.

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217

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McFarland

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0786467835

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9780786467839

American Decathletes

A 20th Century Who's Who

By: Frank Zarnowski

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American Decathletes

A 20th Century Who's Who

By: Frank Zarnowski

In the 20th century, American male decathletes have won 10 Olympic medals and set 22 world decathlon records. From Dennis Adama, a world-class high jumper while at Indiana State University, to Matt Zuber, who won 8 out of his 41 career decathlons, this work summarizes the career records of 319 of the most important American decathletes of the 20th century, including Jim Thorpe, Dan O'Brien, Bob Mathias, Rafer Johnson, and Bruce Jenner. All Olympians, international team members, national and collegiate champions, and members of the United States National team are profiled. Each entry describes the individual athlete's accomplishments and provides a statistical record of his entire decathlon career. A section on decathlon coaches and a comprehensive list of all world and United States decathlon rankings are provided.

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327

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McFarland

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1476612005

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9781476612003

Brave Clara Barton

By: Frank Murphy

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Brave Clara Barton

By: Frank Murphy

A Step 3 beginning-reader biography of Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross Clara Barton! Meet a woman who outgrew her girhood shyness to became a fearless "Angel of the Battlefield"! This Step 3 biography follows Clara as she helps her brother recover from a terrible injury, overcomes her timidity and works as a teacher, and finally fights her way to the front lines of the Civil War, where she helps soldiers wounded in battle. Clara's story is a testament to the strength and grit of women, and is a role model who trancends history. Sarah Green's lovely and delicate illustrations render Clara's life in an appropriate and approachable way for young readers. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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Random House Books for Young Readers

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152471559X

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9781524715595

American Decathletes

A 20th Century Who's Who

By: Frank Zarnowski

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A 20th Century Who's Who

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All-around Men

Heroes of a Forgotten Sport

By: Frank Zarnowski

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Heroes of a Forgotten Sport

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Scarecrow Press

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The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

By: Frank Zarnowski

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1476601453

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The Decathlon

A Colorful History of Track and Field's Most Challenging Event

By: Frank Zarnowski

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The Decathlon

A Colorful History of Track and Field's Most Challenging Event

By: Frank Zarnowski

Zarnowski, the world's foremost authority on the event, has written a colourful and comprehensive account of the decathlon. The book traces the heritage of the decathlon and includes the results of the 1988 Summer Games. The book also includes profiles of 22 of the greatest decathletes.

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Leisure Press

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0880114541

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9780880114547

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All-around Men

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American Work-Sports

The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

American Decathletes

American Decathletes

Brave Clara Barton

Brave Clara Barton

American Decathletes

American Decathletes

All-around Men

All-around Men

The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

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The Decathlon

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