When Falcons Fly : The Story of the World's First Olympic Gold Hockey Team

SQUARE, David

ISBN 10: 0978281802 / ISBN 13: 9780978281809

Published by Author Published, Vancouver, BC, 2007

About this Item

'A true Winnipeg rags-to-riches story of how a group of mostly Icelandic Canadian boys faced racial prejudice and poverty in the early 1900s to win the world's first Olympic gold medal in hockey'. 175pp, photo illustrated. Signed by the author on the title page. Bright, fresh copy, 'as new'. Weight, 304g. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 050456

Bibliographic Details

• Title: When Falcons Fly : The Story of the World's First Olympic Gold Hockey Team
• Publisher: Author Published, Vancouver, BC
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0978281802
• ISBN 13: 9780978281809
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Karen Armstrong
• Edition: Second Printing.
• Condition: As New
• Signed: Author Signed Copy
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Canadiana
  • Sports

About this title

Synopsis

The story of the world's first Olympic gold medal hockey team, the Winnipeg Falcons. Historical fiction suitable for young adult or older readers.

About the Author

David Square grew up in Winnipeg, Canada where he played hockey on outdoor rinks at River Heights Community Centre. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in English. This is Square's fourth book. In 1995, The Taunton Press of Connecticut published The Veneering Book by Square. He has been a freelance writer for 12 years.