William Lanouette

Books by William Lanouette

The Triumph of the Amateurs

The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded Age

The Triumph of the Amateurs is the story of the lost world or professional rowing in America, a sport that attracted crowds of thousands, widespread betting, and ultimately corruption that foretold its doom. It centers on the colorful careers of two New York City Irish boys, the Biglin brothers J...
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