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True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny,Used
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In the harsh winter of 1986/7, an event took place in the Oxford University Boat Club which shook the University, and the rowing establishment, to their foundations. It became known, simply, as the Oxford Mutiny. A group of American students, all former internationals, had arrived at Oxford hoping to put some steel into a Boat Race crew still reeling from their recent humiliating defeat at the hands of Cambridge a hammering which had ended an astounding tenyear winning streak by Oxford. But disagreements over training methods soon brought into focus a bitter clash of personalities between a quiet Scottish mature student, Donald Macdonald, the elected president of the Dark Blues, and a fierytempered rower from California, Christopher Clark. Embodying the amateur sporting traditions of the Boat Race on the one hand, and New World bigstar sportsmanship on the other, these two men found two warring factions lining up behind them. The ensuing battle for the control of the Oxford University Boat Club raged for months, making headline news all over the world. Daniel Topolski who, as Chief Coach, had been the architect of Oxford's success, and who now found himself in the middle of this unprecedented row, has finally told his side of the story. Having lost their bid to oust Macdonald, the rebels pulled out of the Boat Race squad just six weeks before the race. Could he, against all odds, mould the inexperienced and demoralised reserve crew of nohopers into a winning team? Reminiscent of 'Chariots of Fire', this book is not just about rowing, or even about sport. It concerns the clash of traditional and modern values; petty hatreds and great friendships; and, above all, the triumph of the human spirit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny'? A: The main theme revolves around the clash of traditional and modern values in sports, particularly focusing on the conflict within the Oxford University Boat Club during the 1986/7 season.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny' is Daniel Topolski.
- Q: What significant event does the book describe? A: The book describes the Oxford Mutiny, a conflict within the Oxford University Boat Club that resulted from disagreements over training methods and team dynamics.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1989.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny' contains 320 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: 'True Blue: The Oxford Boat Race Mutiny' is listed in good condition.
- Q: What audience would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in sports history, rowing, and narratives about personal and team conflicts would enjoy this book.
- Q: Does the book discuss the author's perspective on the events? A: Yes, Daniel Topolski shares his perspective as Chief Coach during the tumultuous events surrounding the Oxford Mutiny.