Meet Tom Longboat

Meet Tom Longboat
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Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 1443163910
ISBN-13 : 9781443163910
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Book Synopsis Meet Tom Longboat by : Elizabeth MacLeod

Download or read book Meet Tom Longboat written by Elizabeth MacLeod and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Tom Longboat, the Onondaga runner who broke world records . . . on his own terms! On April 19, 1907, a hundred thousand people lined up to watch the eighth running of the Boston Marathon. At the start of the race, more than one hundred runners surged forward, and at the end, Tom Longboat won it in a record-breaking 2 hours,24 minutes and 24 seconds. He became the most famous runner in the world, yet faced scrutiny and criticism of every part of his life, from his revolutionary training techniques to his Indigenous heritage. This picture book will introduce young readers to a brave and fascinating man whose legacy as Canada's foremost distance runner continues to be recognized to this day. This new biography series features accessible text, full-colour illustrations, with historical notes and timelines that provide even more information on Tom Longboat's background and incredible accomplishments.


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