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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 2 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781613211984
- Book Title
- B. A. A. at 125 : the Official History of the Boston Athletic Association, 1887-2012
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 11 in
- Publication Year
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, History
- Topic
- United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Sociology of Sports, History, Running & Jogging
- Item Weight
- 39.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 114 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1613211988
ISBN-13
9781613211984
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114221727
Product Key Features
Book Title
B. A. A. at 125 : the Official History of the Boston Athletic Association, 1887-2012
Number of Pages
114 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Sociology of Sports, History, Running & Jogging
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
39.3 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-033392
Reviews
John Hanc, the author, over the 114 pages and one hundred photographs, does a yeoman's job at giving the reader a real feel of the Boston Athletic Association. This is a must read for any sports fan, and especially, if one runs or follows the sport of athletics., The B.A.A. at 125is much more than a book of facts. John Hanc ably describes the sports world, and the contemporary world, over the 125 years of the evolution of this modern sports club. . . .This is a must read for any sports fan, and especially, if one runs or follows the sport of athletics., The B.A.A. at 125 is much more than a book of facts. John Hanc ably describes the sports world, and the contemporary world, over the 125 years of the evolution of this modern sports club. . . .This is a must read for any sports fan, and especially, if one runs or follows the sport of athletics. , John Hanc's account of the history of the BAA ends with the happy assertion that 125 years after the BAA organized itself, the purpose of the Marathon remains the nurturing of 'the dreams of thousands of ordinary individuals who toil to cross their own finish lines.', "When most people think of the Boston Athletic Association, they think of the Boston Marathon. If you're one of those people, John Hanc wants to expand your thinking. Hanc, a senior writer for Runner's World , is the author of The B.A.A. at 125 , a surprisingly rich and varied history of the organization behind, yes, the world's most famous marathon, but also many other developments in the intersection of sports and society in American history." -- Runner's World "John Hanc, the author, over the 114 pages and one hundred photographs, does a yeoman's job at giving the reader a real feel of the Boston Athletic Association. This is a must read for any sports fan, and especially, if one runs or follows the sport of athletics." --RunBlogRun "But, if one is interested in understanding the vision and the ideals of why this race has become one of the world' s great marathons, then John Hanc's new book on the Boston Athletic Association, The BAA at 125 , fulfills and inspires those seeking these answers." -- Runner's Gazette "John Hanc's account of the history of the BAA ends with the happy assertion that 125 years after the BAA organized itself, the purpose of the Marathon remains the nurturing of 'the dreams of thousands of ordinary individuals who toil to cross their own finish lines.'" -- Boston Globe, When most people think of the Boston Athletic Association, they think of the Boston Marathon. If you're one of those people, John Hanc wants to expand your thinking. Hanc, a senior writer for Runner's World, is the author of The B.A.A. at 125, a surprisingly rich and varied history of the organization behind, yes, the world's most famous marathon, but also many other developments in the intersection of sports and society in American history., But, if one is interested in understanding the vision and the ideals of why this race has become one of the world' s great marathons, then John Hanc's new book on the Boston Athletic Association, The BAA at 125, fulfills and inspires those seeking these answers., "When most people think of the Boston Athletic Association, they think of the Boston Marathon. If you're one of those people, John Hanc wants to expand your thinking. Hanc, a senior writer for Runner's World , is the author of The B.A.A. at 125 , a surprisingly rich and varied history of the organization behind, yes, the world's most famous marathon, but also many other developments in the intersection of sports and society in American history." — Runner's World John Hanc, the author, over the 114 pages and one hundred photographs, does a yeoman's job at giving the reader a real feel of the Boston Athletic Association. This is a must read for any sports fan, and especially, if one runs or follows the sport of athletics." --RunBlogRun But, if one is interested in understanding the vision and the ideals of why this race has become one of the world' s great marathons, then John Hanc's new book on the Boston Athletic Association, The BAA at 125 , fulfills and inspires those seeking these answers." -- Runner's Gazette John Hanc's account of the history of the BAA ends with the happy assertion that 125 years after the BAA organized itself, the purpose of the Marathon remains the nurturing of #145;the dreams of thousands of ordinary individuals who toil to cross their own finish lines.'" -- Boston Globe
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"Examines the history and key organizers of the Boston Athletic Association and the B.A.A.'s influence on the modern Olympic Games, the Boston Marathon, and the modern fitness movement"--Provided by publisher., Founded in 1887 and celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2012, the Boston Athletic Association is one of the oldest sports organizations in America. It's best known today for its signature annual event, the Boston Marathon, which is the third-largest marathon and attracts tens of thousands of participants and worldwide media coverage. But the B.A.A. has also been amazingly prescient in anticipating what would become one of the major social trends of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries: the modern fitness movement. Consider some of the B.A.A.'s firsts: Nine out of the fourteen members of the US team participating in the modern Olympic Games in Athens (1896) were B.A.A. athletes. The B.A.A. launched the first US marathon, the Boston Marathon, in 1897. The B.A.A. pioneered and actively promoted many of today's popular sports, including football and water polo. The original B.A.A. club house, in the historic Back Bay section of Boston, is the precursor of today's health club. Still, the B.A.A. story is not simply one of athletic achievements and firsts. It's also the dramatic story of people and the times in which they lived--a social history that unfolds in nineteenth-century Boston but takes readers around the world, up to the present, and includes a large and international cast of characters. A wonderfully illustrated history, The B.A.A. at 125 highlights the Boston Athletic Association's important role in American sports history.
LC Classification Number
GV584.5.B6H35 2012
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- e***a (272)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered from USA and arrived to me in UK about 10 days later. Book appropriately packaged and mostly as described. Was missing the cd as listed but communication with the seller was friendly and polite if not a little confusing - partial refunds are only offered after you start the formal eBay return request process, they aren't capable of giving refunds after simple messaging to customer service. All in all though, great value and a positive transaction. Would interact again 👍
- e***- (123)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseUnfortunately I received a damaged book, the item and the package both were damaged and it was clearly evident its appearance that it happened during transit. The seller was very understanding and gave me a full refund for the damaged book, though it was no fault of their own. Other than the damage, the book was as described, the quality and condition aside from the damaged spot was like new. The cost of the book was reasonable. I would definitely purchase from the seller again.
- h***r (190)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseHave ordered books a number of times from ThriftBooks, via eBay, over the years, and the transactions have always been super-smooth. It was the same way this time. Sturdy packaging for the shipments. Condition / appearance of books was even better than described. As always, an excellent value, particularly with the free shipping as well as the promotional discount for ordering three or more books at a time. Love it!