The Shell Game: Reflections on Rowing and the Pursuit of Excellence
By: Stephen Kiesling
4.12
Format: 200 pages, Paperback
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13. The Shell Game: Reflections on Rowing and the Pursuit of Excellence
By: Stephen Kiesling
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Format: 200 pages, Paperback
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