Native American son the life and sporting legend of Jim Thorpe

The first comprehensive biography of the legendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete the United States has ever seen.

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Main Author: Buford, Kate
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, 2012.
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Summary:The first comprehensive biography of the legendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete the United States has ever seen.
Item Description:"Bison books"--P. [i].
Physical Description:x, 479 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780803240896 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0803240899 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author Notes:Kate Buford is the author of Burt Lancaster: An American Life . She has written for the New York Times and has been a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition and American Public Media's Marketplace .