Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Book - 2004
A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe, focusing on how his boyhood education set the stage for his athletic achievements which gained him international fame and Olympic gold medals. Author's note details Thorpe's life after college.
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Publisher:
New York : Lee & Low Books, [2004], ©2004
Edition:
First edition
ISBN:
9781584301660
158430166X
158430166X
Branch Call Number:
921 Thorp
Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
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Add a CommentThorpe's story of determination and perseverance . Jim was sent to Indian boarding school and struggled in academics but excelled at sports. Jim moved from school to school over the years, overcoming family tragedies , until his athletic ability was recognized by a Coach at Carlisle Indian School . This is a true story and very well presented .