The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat

By: Jack Batten

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 104 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780887765070
Publisher:: Tundra Books, Incorporated/Livres Toundra, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 11/19/10
Copyrighted By:: Jack Batten
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
Submitted By:: 170
Proofread By:: 170
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.