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AMERICA'S FIRST OLYMPICS - THE ST. LOUIS GAMES OF 1904

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The detailed story of how St Louis came to host the 1904 Games, with excellent archival illustrations and all results.

8vo. 242pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. 

Date
2005
Publisher
University of Missouri Press
Author
George R. MATTHEWS

£30.00 (Code: 100640)

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