Jesse Owens: A Biography

by Jacqueline Edmondson

Book Overview

In an era far removed from the African American celebrity athletes of today, Olympic great Jesse Owens achieved fame by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world. Author Jacqueline Edmondson explores Owens' struggles and hard-earned accomplishments, as well as how he paved the way for future generations of athletes, including color-line shatterer Jackie Robinson.

It is difficult to imagine a time when African Americans...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313339880
• ISBN13: 9780313339882
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.3"