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Wisconsin Where They Row: A History of Varsity Rowing
Bradley F. Taylor
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Description for Wisconsin Where They Row: A History of Varsity Rowing
Hardcover. A history of rowing at the University of Wisconsin. Although this oldest of intercollegiate sports had its American beginnings in 1852 as a contest among Ivy League men, it would soon have to make room for Wisconsin's athletes. Author Brad Taylor captures the unique character of Wisconsin crew and its athletes in this book. Num Pages: 280 pages, 100 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JNMN; WSSN7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 26. Weight in Grams: 907.
Wisconsin Where They Row is the definitive history of rowing at the University of Wisconsin. Although this oldest of intercollegiate sports had its American beginnings in 1852 as a contest among Ivy League men, it would soon have to make room for the stubborn steadfastness of Wisconsin's athletes. Author Brad Taylor captures the unique character of Wisconsin crew and its athletes in this meticulously researched and abundantly illustrated book. Taylor recounts rowing's beginnings as the first UW intramural sport in 1874, the long and rich history of the men's crew, the establishment of the women's team in 1972, and the ... Read more
Wisconsin Where They Row is the definitive history of rowing at the University of Wisconsin. Although this oldest of intercollegiate sports had its American beginnings in 1852 as a contest among Ivy League men, it would soon have to make room for the stubborn steadfastness of Wisconsin's athletes. Author Brad Taylor captures the unique character of Wisconsin crew and its athletes in this meticulously researched and abundantly illustrated book. Taylor recounts rowing's beginnings as the first UW intramural sport in 1874, the long and rich history of the men's crew, the establishment of the women's team in 1972, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Wisconsin, United States
ISBN
9780299205300
SKU
V9780299205300
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Ref
99-15
About Bradley F. Taylor
Brad Taylor is a retired investment banker. A photographer and writer, he is the editor of The Family Joke Book. He lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
Reviews for Wisconsin Where They Row: A History of Varsity Rowing
A compulsively readable historical account that is thoroughly and richly documented. - Arthur O. Hove, former Badger freshman rower and author of The University of Wisconsin: A Pictorial History ""Splendidly shows the contribution that Wisconsin rowers and coaches have made to the national team."" - Mike Teti, U.S.