The Boston Marathon: A Century of Blood, Sweat, and Cheers
- ISBN-10
- 1572435437
- ISBN-13
- 9781572435438
- Series
- The Boston Marathon
- Category
- Boston Marathon
- Pages
- 148
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Triumph Books (IL)
- Author
- Tom Derderian
Description
First run as the Boston Athletic Association Marathon in April, 1897, with only 18 runners, the most prestigious and oldest marathon in the world is chronicled, with its history unfolding through the eyes of runners and the people in towns and cities along the route. Full color.
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