Natural born heroes : mastering the lost secrets of strength and endurance / Christopher McDougall.
Describes the author's investigation into ancestral training techniques that have enabled Mediterranean athletes to achieve extraordinary levels of strength and fitness, and how those techniques are connected to the kidnapping of a German general during World War II.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307742223
- Physical Description: xv, 336 pages : illustration ; 21 cm
- Edition: 1st Vintage Books edition
- Publisher: New York : Vintage Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2016.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-336).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Kreipe, Karl > Kidnapping, 1944.
World War, 1939-1945 > Underground movements > Greece > Crete.
Soldiers > Greece > Crete > History > 20th century.
Heroes > Greece > Crete > History > 20th century.
Long-distance running > Greece > History.
Physical fitness > Greece > History.
Heroes > History.
Physical fitness > Philosophy.
Athletics > Philosophy.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | 940.53 McD (Text) | 30229101110947 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
