Kate Buford - Native American Son

Kate Buford, formerly a commentator of NPR's "Morning Edition," brings clarity and a fine eye for detail to this comprehensive biography of the legendendary figure who defined excellence in American sports: Jim Thorpe, arguably the greatest all-around athlete the U.S. has ever seen. She traces the pivotal moments of Thorpe's incomparable career, including his gold medals 1912 Olympics and his aid in creating what would become the NFL, while also delving into the difficulties he faced as a Native American early in the twentieth century.

Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe (Hardcover)

By Kate Buford

$35.00

ISBN-13: 9780375413247
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Published: Knopf, 10/2010

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