Canadians in the Summer Olympics: Canada’s Athletes, Victories, Records, Controversies, Firsts and Weird Facts - Softcover

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J. Alexander Poulton

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J. ALEXANDER POULTON is a writer, photographer and genuine sports enthusiast. He's even willing to admit he has ''called in sick'' during the broadcasts of major sports events so that he can get in as much viewing as possible. He has earned his BA in English literature and his graduate diploma in journalism.

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  • PublisherOverTime Books
  • Publication date2008
  • ISBN 10 1897277334
  • ISBN 13 9781897277331
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages192

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