Ellison "Tarzan" Brown: The Narragansett Indian Who Twice Won the Boston Marathon
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786424168 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 445 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This volume tells the story of his life from the beginning of his budding career in the early 1930s through his untimely death in 1975. Inevitably, he became the subject of stories that were not always entirely factual--and sometimes not very flattering. With his unorthodox approach to the sport and his spectacular finishes, Tarzan Brown quickly became something of a legend in racing. Completing the picture is a look at the more personal aspects of Brown's life, such as his struggle to support his young family, and an examination of his Narragansett Indian heritage. The reminiscences of his close friends, family and even his rivals paint a vivid picture of the man and his career. This biography seeks to present an accurate, unbiased account of Brown's life. Ellison "Tarzan" Brown was one of America's premier marathon runners during the 1930s and 1940s. The book covers in considerable depth events such as Brown's trip to the 1936 Olympic Games
richard w. dyer said An Interesting Book About a Fascinating Man. This is a well written biography about Ellison Brown, one of the best marathon runners of his era.Mr. Ward did an excellent job reconstructing Brown's life from news accounts and interviews with family members. I enjoyed reading it.. Great piece of RI history Paul K Being from RI, this was an enlightening depiction of a true legend. His accomplishments were truly unprecedented.It was a great read. Superman of his time Rightwing Patriot I couldn't put this book down, really. It's that good
"Painstaking researchdetailed." --Providence Journal
Handy Award nominee, lives with his wife Bonnie, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Michael Ward, a musician and two-time W.C.