Product Details
ISBN: 0399141510
EAN: 9780399141515
Publisher: Putnam Adult-Penguin Books; First Edition (February 7, 1996)
Language: English
Paperback: 275 pages
Reading Age: 18 years and up
Item Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.13 x 9.36 inches
BOOK OVERVIEW
Flanagan's Run is a 1982 novel by Scottish athlete and author Tom McNab. Set in 1931 during the Great Depression, the story follows Charles C. Flanagan, a charismatic promoter who organizes a grueling transcontinental footrace from Los Angeles to New York City. Inspired by the real-life 1928 Bunion Derby, the race attracts 2,000 runners competing for a $150,000 prize, covering approximately 3,000 miles over several weeks. Participants face various challenges, including physical exhaustion, harsh terrains, and encounters with gangsters and political figures. The novel explores themes of endurance, camaraderie, and the human spirit.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tom McNab is a Scottish sports writer, journalist, and coach. He has served as an Olympic coach and technical director, and has also coached international athletes in various sports, including those featured in the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. McNab's expertise in athletics and passion for storytelling are evident in his writing.
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GOOD. All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include multiple folded-leaf labels, watermarks, handwriting, highlighting, inscription, yellowing book spots, and book markers, but letters are apparent from the text. The copy may contain "From the Library of" or "Public Library" labels—and may have some signs of foxing (yellowed pages) due to age.
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