The Impossible Hero: A Biography of Gordon 'Puff Puff' Pirie
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The Impossible Hero: A Biography of Gordon 'Puff Puff' Pirie (1999)
EN HC USISBN: 9780953667109 bzw. 0953667103, in Englisch, 286 Seiten, Corsica Press, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Usually ships in 1-2 business days.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldofbooksusa.
Gordon Pirie was one of the best-known sports personalities of his day. During the 1950s his races against Zatopek and Kuts captured the imagination of millions. Crowds flocked to the White City stadium to see him run. With Bannister, Chataway and others Pirie led a revival in British athletics. He inspired generations of young athletes, first as a runner and later as a coach. At the time, the records he set, and the training he did, seemed little short of impossible. Pirie was a pioneer in taking British sport out of its amateur and part-time traditions. Single-mindedness and courage helped him to set new standards in sport and win the admiration of the public; this approach also led him into conflicts with the world. His determination to speak his mind produced fierce battles with authority and the uncompromising spirit, which helped him achieve so much on the track, brought problems off it. The disappointments of his later years contrasted sharply with the triumphs of his youth. Dick Booth has talked to family, friends and fellow runners around the world. This biography, with its many photographs from across the years, is a vivid and moving story of one of Britain’s best loved and controversial sportsmen. Hardcover, Label: Corsica Press, Corsica Press, Product group: Book, Published: 1999-11-05, Studio: Corsica Press, Sales rank: 10268642.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldofbooksusa.
Gordon Pirie was one of the best-known sports personalities of his day. During the 1950s his races against Zatopek and Kuts captured the imagination of millions. Crowds flocked to the White City stadium to see him run. With Bannister, Chataway and others Pirie led a revival in British athletics. He inspired generations of young athletes, first as a runner and later as a coach. At the time, the records he set, and the training he did, seemed little short of impossible. Pirie was a pioneer in taking British sport out of its amateur and part-time traditions. Single-mindedness and courage helped him to set new standards in sport and win the admiration of the public; this approach also led him into conflicts with the world. His determination to speak his mind produced fierce battles with authority and the uncompromising spirit, which helped him achieve so much on the track, brought problems off it. The disappointments of his later years contrasted sharply with the triumphs of his youth. Dick Booth has talked to family, friends and fellow runners around the world. This biography, with its many photographs from across the years, is a vivid and moving story of one of Britain’s best loved and controversial sportsmen. Hardcover, Label: Corsica Press, Corsica Press, Product group: Book, Published: 1999-11-05, Studio: Corsica Press, Sales rank: 10268642.
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The Impossible Hero: a Biography of Gordon 'Puff Puff' Pirie (1999)
EN HC USISBN: 9780953667109 bzw. 0953667103, in Englisch, Corsica Press, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, plus shipping, Shipping area: DOM.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, HPB-Dallas, TX, Dallas, [RE:4].
Item may show signs of shelf wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Includes supplemental or companion materials if applicable. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since 1972. Customer service is our top priority. Hardcover.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, HPB-Dallas, TX, Dallas, [RE:4].
Item may show signs of shelf wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Includes supplemental or companion materials if applicable. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since 1972. Customer service is our top priority. Hardcover.
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The Impossible Hero A Life of Gordon Pirie (1999)
EN HC US FEISBN: 9780953667109 bzw. 0953667103, in Englisch, Corsica Press, London, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht, Erstausgabe, mit Einband.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, C P Books Limited [53294080], Oxted, United Kingdom.
Light rubbing to DJ edges and corners. Small bump to front edge of board. ; B & NW photographs; 9.61 X 6.54 X 0.94 inches; 286 pages.
Light rubbing to DJ edges and corners. Small bump to front edge of board. ; B & NW photographs; 9.61 X 6.54 X 0.94 inches; 286 pages.
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The Impossible Hero: A Life of Gordon Pirie
EN HC USISBN: 9780953667109 bzw. 0953667103, in Englisch, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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The Impossible Hero: A Biography of Gordon 'Puff Puff' Pirie
EN HC USISBN: 9780953667109 bzw. 0953667103, in Englisch, Corsica Press, gebundenes Buch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Free shipping.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Second City Books [63477172], Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Very good condition - book only shows a small amount of wear.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Second City Books [63477172], Aurora, IL, U.S.A.
Very good condition - book only shows a small amount of wear.
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