| The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat Contributor(s): Batten, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887765076 ISBN-13: 9780887765070 Publisher: Tundra Books (NY) OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world's best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001095369 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.42" W x 8.66" (0.42 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 59159 Reading Level: 8.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast." |