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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Publication date
April 1, 2004
Pages
288
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780618391127
ISBN-10
0618391126
Dimensions
1.25 by 6.25 by 9.25 in.
Weight
1.40 lbs.
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Publisher Out of Stock Indefinitely
Original list price
$24.00
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A stirring account of athleticism in the face of adversity follows the remarkable journey of three young men--John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal. 75,000 first printing.
Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (June 30, 2004)
9780786265411 | details & prices | 652 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $30.95
The price comparison is for this edition
from Houghton Mifflin (April 1, 2004)
9780618391127 | details & prices | 288 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.25 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $24.00
About: Follows the journey of three young men--John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal.
About: Follows the journey of three young men--John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Mariner Books (April 6, 2005)
9780618562091 | details & prices | 322 pages | 5.50 × 8.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.74 lbs | List price $14.95
About: A stirring account of athleticism in the face of adversity follows the remarkable journey of three young men--John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal.
About: A stirring account of athleticism in the face of adversity follows the remarkable journey of three young men--John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal.
Miscellaneous
from Houghton Mifflin (April 6, 2005)
9780547525068 | details & prices | List price $14.95
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