The Irish Whales by Kevin Martin

The Irish Whales by Kevin Martin

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This book tells the fascinating story of seven Irish-American Olympians from the early twentieth century, who were sports heroes in their time yet are now largely forgotten. These decorated American athletes, who came to be known as the Irish Whales, dominated the Olympic track and field throwing events in the early 1900s.

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The Irish Whales by Kevin Martin

This book tells the fascinating story of six Irish-American Olympians from the early twentieth century, who were sports heroes in their time yet are now largely forgotten. These decorated American athletes, who came to be known as the Irish Whales, dominated the Olympic track and field throwing events in the early 1900s.
Kevin Martin holds a master’s degree in communications and cultural studies from Ireland’s Dublin City University. He has taught communications, Irish social and cultural history, and cultural studies at high school and university levels. Martin’s three published works in Ireland include Have Ye No Homes To Go To?:The History of the Irish Pub (2016), A Happy Type of Sadness: A Journey Through Irish Country Music (2018), and The Complete Guide to Irish Pubs (2018).
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ISBN 13 9781538142301
ISBN 10 1538142309
Title The Irish Whales
Author Kevin Martin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published 2020-09-01
Number of pages 238
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