Olympus and Beyond (A Story of Life, Sport, and Love on Four Continents) Unknown -

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., 2014. T3 - A paperback book SIGNED and inscribed by Allan Lawrence to previous owner on the title page in very good condition that has some bumped corners, lightly cocked, wrinkled left part of the back, some scattered scratches, rubbing, dents and scuffing on the cover, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 442 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Olympus and Beyond by Allan Lawrence is the story of sport (running) told against the backdrop of the bigger human story of atmosphere, emotions, and relationships from the beginning, where a young Australian boy watched a newsreel and saw an American Naval Ensign become the first human in history to exceed 15' in the pole vault in Madison Square Garden. He vowed that one day he would compete in Madison Square Garden and break a world record. True to his word, seventeen years later, almost to the day, he succeeds, although in a different event. This is the fascinating tale of a young… Leer más

Used; Like New. 20-E-05 Dorrance Publishing Company 2014 Paperback. Book Condition; Like New . 2014. TRADE PAPERBACK.