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The Great American Foot Race
by Andrew Speno
Ages: 9+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Calkins Creek/Highlights
ISBN: 978-1-62979-602-4
Keywords: Running, Races, 1920s history, Sports
In 1928, 199 runners began a marathon race from Los Angeles to New York. 54 runners finished. This book tells their story. Photographs and extensive back matter.