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Title: Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters

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Language:        English

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Length:        267 Pages
Weight:        1.3 Pounds
Height:         9.5 Inches
Width:          6.5 Inches
Thickness:    1.3 Inches



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Traces the careers and contributions of leading professional black tennis players whose achievements have helped to break down segregation barriers and gain respect and prestige for black athletes throughout the sport, in a historical account that describes the numerous contributions of and challenges overcome by specific figures. BOMC.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters and it was written by James Blake (Foreword By), Cecil Harris, Larryette Kyle-DeBose, Robert (AFT) Ryland. This edition of Charging the Net: A History of Blacks in Tennis from Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe to the Williams Sisters is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is July 2007 and it has a suggested retail price of $26.95. There are 267 pages in the book and it was published by Ivan R Dee. The 10 digit ISBN is 1566637147 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781566637145. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.