"His story of the straining, gruelling struggle, the heart-breaking
efforts of the runners over those twenty-four miles of country roads, is
soul-stirring."--Philadelphia _Press_.
"The reality of the atmosphere created makes this story compare
favorably even with the great chariot race of 'Ben Hur.'"--_The
Westminster_.
"A fascinating story of the Olympic games. The long grind over the
historic course is well portrayed and the excitement at the great finish
is intense."--_The Independent_.
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