A History of Collegiate Rowing in America - Hardcover

Garran, Daniella K

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764341820 ISBN 13: 9780764341823

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

The spirit of college athletic competition is captured in this history of collegiate rowing in America. Chart the rise in the popularity of rowing from the first collegiate crew founded at Yale University in 1843 to the development of the over 300 programs nationwide today. Relive the prominent races and regattas that various college crews took part in, including the Head of the Charles, the Eastern Sprints, and the Olympics. Interviews with past and present coaches and rowers, as well as 142 beautiful images illustrate the essence of the sport. This nostalgic celebration of the oldest college sport in the country will be a treasured keepsake for all rowers and their families as well as a wonderful resource for historians and sports enthusiasts.

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About the Author

Daniella K. Garran went to Connecticut College where she obtained a B.A. in History and Art History and to Tufts University where she earned an M.A. in Education and Museum Studies. Amazingly, she uses each and every one of these degrees on a daily basis as a middle school social studies teacher on Cape Cod.
As a student at Connecticut College, Daniella was a coxswain on the men's varsity crew team for four years. She competed in a number of prestigious regattas including Head of the Charles, New England Rowing Championships and the Dad Vail Regatta. She also coxed for the Baltimore Rowing Club and Riverside Boat Club, winning four gold medals at various national championships with these clubs.
Daniella has been on archaeological digs in Bulgaria and England where she excavated first and second century Roman ruins. At some point, she hopes to participate in another dig and perhaps get a degree in archaeology. In the mean time, she is enjoying traveling the world with her students.
Daniella has spent nearly every summer of her life at Cape Cod Sea Camps where she met her husband, Jeff, and currently serves as an assistant director. Not coincidentally, her next book is entitled "Celebrating Summer Camp."

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0764341820
• ISBN 13: 9780764341823
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208