THE ROAD TO SPARTA by Dean Karnazes ( 9781760295325 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

THE ROAD TO SPARTA
RUNNING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE ORIGINAL ULTRAMARATHON MAN

By:

Dean Karnazes

Format:

Paperback

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£10.99

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£8.02

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£2.97

ISBN 10:

1760295329

ISBN 13:

9781760295325

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Publisher:

ALLEN & UNWIN

Pub. date:

4 January, 2018

Edition:

Main

Pages:

304

Description:

The story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as told - and experienced - by ultramarathon runner and bestselling author Dean Karnazes.

Synopsis:

In 490 BCE Pheidippides ran for 36 hours straight from Athens to Sparta to seek help in defending Athens from a Persian invasion. He was hailed as a hero and his run stands enduringly as one of greatest physical accomplishments in history.Dean Karnazes honours this achievement and his own Greek heritage by attempting this ancient journey in modern times. His account of running the gruelling Spartathlon, fuelled only by the figs, olives and meats available to Pheidippides, will captivate even the most sedentary readers.

Illustrations:

integrated b&w

Publication:

Australia

Imprint:

Allen & Unwin

Returns:

Returnable

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