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Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe
Kate Buford
Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe
Kate Buford
The first comprehensive biography of the legendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete in US history. With clarity and an eye for detail, Kate Buford traces the pivotal moments of Thorpe's incomparable career. At the same time, however, she recounts the difficulties Thorpe faced as a Native American.
528 pages, 51 illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 1, 2012 |
ISBN13 | 9780803240896 |
Publishers | University of Nebraska Press |
Pages | 528 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 24 mm · 707 g |
Language | English |