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Jim Thorpe: The Legend Remembered


Book Description
Jim Thorpe was a Native American who won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Sweden. When King Gustav of Sweden presented his medals, he proclaimed him "the greatest athlete in the world".

But Thorpe had played baseball for money during his summer vacation from school; this technically made him a professional athlete, ineligible for Olympic competition. Alt... More
Book Information
PublisherPelican Publishing Company, Inc.
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages96
ISBN-101565542126
ISBN-13978-1565542129
Publication Date03/1997
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About Rosemary K. Updyke (Author) : Rosemary K. Updyke is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Rosemary K. Updyke include Jim Thorpe, the Legend Remembered.
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