by Lars Anderson
A stunning work of narrative nonfiction, "Carlisle vs. Army "recounts the fateful 1912 gridiron clash that pitted one of America's finest athletes, Jim Thorpe, against the man who would become one of the nation's greatest heroes, Dwight D. Eisenhower. But beyond telling the tale of this momentous event, Lars Anderson also reveals the broader social and historical context of the match, lending it his unique perspectives on sports and culture at the dawn of the twentieth century. This story begin
Genres: History, Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9781400066001
349 pages
Published: 2007-01-01
Publisher: Random House