Boston Marathon: The History of the World's Premier Running EventThe first complete history of the world's oldest and most celebrated marathon. Derderian takes readers on a tour of the Boston Marathon from 1897 through 1993 and tells about the people who shaped each race, how they trained, the problems they encountered, and the results from each year. Over 100 illus. |
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18971909 The First Marathon Runners | 1 |
The Start at Metcalfs Mill | 3 |
Ronald McDonald | 8 |
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Boston Marathon: The First Century of the World's Premier Running Event Tom Derderian No preview available - 1996 |
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