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The Road to Sparta - Reliving the Epic Run that Inspired the World's Greatest Foot Race (Paperback, Main) Loot Price: R305

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The Road to Sparta - Reliving the Epic Run that Inspired the World's Greatest Foot Race (Paperback, Main): Dean Karnazes

The Road to Sparta - Reliving the Epic Run that Inspired the World's Greatest Foot Race (Paperback, Main)

Dean Karnazes

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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.

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Imprint:	Allen & Unwin
Country of origin:	Australia
Release date:	2018
Authors:	Dean Karnazes (Author)
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-76029-532-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics > Marathon running Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics > Cross-country running Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	1-76029-532-9
Barcode:	9781760295325