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    Jim Thorpe: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End
    Jim Thorpe: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End
    Jim Thorpe: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End
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    Jim Thorpe: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End

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    History Hub presents a complete biography of Jim Thorpe from start to end, whose remarkable story inspires us even today. 

    Jim Thorpe’s life was a cautionary tale on how quickly one can achieve fame and it can be taken away equally in a blink of an eye. A pioneer in sports and the first Native American to become an Olympic gold medallist, Thorpe broke barriers a century before athletes of color would get equal recognition for their hard work and dedication as their fellow sportsmen. The founder of the NFL as we know it today, Thorpe has received numerous accolades for his work, including having a town named for him. Jim Thorpe’s legacy lives on today in some of our most beloved sports.

    Discover in this short yet concise biography the remarkable story of a life who impacted future generations. This book also contains 30 questions for an in-depth discussion into the life of Jim Thorpe.

    Gather tasteful nuggets from major turn of events:
    • A background into the family of upbringing
    • Education, mentors, and surroundings that shaped the worldview
    • Major hurdles faced in life and obstacles overcome
    • The person behind the fame seen through intimate moments

    With the help of this concise biography, readers can focus on the timeline of important events for an overview of a life in a glance! Packed with interesting tidbits and trivia, this book will guide readers into a basic introduction a remarkable life whose story may have lasting effects.
    History lovers will love this book as it helps them to:
    • Learn from the major turn of events and its lessons
    • Grasp an overview of a complete life
    • Understand the context related to the backdrop of world situation and events
    • Decide whether continued learning is desired
    • Connect with the person behind the fame through intimate moments shared

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    Click on "buy now” for a step towards a remarkable life! (A Perfect Gift Idea)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChed
    Release dateMay 2, 2023
    ISBN9791222402147
    Jim Thorpe: A Complete Life from Beginning to the End

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      Jim Thorpe - History Hub

      The Biography

      Jim Thorpe

      A New Readers Biography from Start to End

      History Hub

      © Copyright 2023 by History Hub- All Rights Reserved.

      The content contained within this book may not be reproduced, duplicated, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission of the publisher. Product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks featured or referred to within this publication are the property of their respective trademark holders. This book is unofficial and unauthorized. It is not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the aforementioned interests or any of their licenses. This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This book may not be re-sold or given away to other people.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Chapter One: Introduction

      Chapter Two: Birth & Early Childhood

      Chapter Three: Teenage and Adolescence

      Chapter Four: High peak of career or fame

      Chapter Five: The person behind the fame

      Chapter Six: Difficulties in Life

      Chapter Seven: The Works

      Chapter Eight: Conclusion

      Chapter Nine: Interesting Facts

      Chapter Ten: Discussion Question

      Chapter Eleven: Quiz Question

      Bibliography

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      CHAPTER ONE

      Introduction

      I never was content unless I was trying my skill...or testing my endurance.

      — Jim Thorpe

      The King of Sweden once pronounced Jim Thorpe the greatest athlete of all time. While there may certainly be many greatest athletes since Thorpe's heyday as a celebrated, and then fallen, Olympic medallist, there are very few who have a similar extraordinary life story as this champion.

      Born to two half-Native American parents, Thorpe was raised as a Sax and Fox tribal

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