America's Victory: The Heroic Story of a Team of Ordinary Americans-- and How They Won the Greatest Yacht Race Ever
By David W. Shaw.
Description
The Heroic Story of a Team of Ordinary Americans -- and How They Won the Greatest Yacht Race EverSet against the backdrop of the first world's fair in London, "America's Victory" takes readers into a world rich in adventure and history -- an unforgettable story of skill, daring, and honor at the heart of our national identity. The America's Cup is the oldest international trophy in competitive sports, yet few know the inspirational story of the dedicated seamen behind the original historic race. The story begins in 1850 with a terrible deal struck between the New Yo...
ISBN(s)
0743235169, 9780743235167
