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2011 Virginia Festival of the Book Interview: Kate Buford, "Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe"

Kate Buford

About the Program

Kate Buford sat down with Book TV to talk about her book, "Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe."

About the Authors

Kate Buford

Kate Buford has written for the New York Times and has been a commentator on NPR's Morning Edition.  She is the author of "Burt Lancaster: An American Life."  For more, visit: katebuford.com.   


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Program Information

2011 Virginia Festival of the Book Interview: Kate Buford, "Native American Son: The Life and Sporting Legend of Jim Thorpe"

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Past Airings

  • Saturday, September 3rd at 11:30am (ET)
  • Sunday, May 1st at 7:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, April 10th at 8:30pm (ET)
  • Monday, March 28th at 3:06am (ET)
  • Sunday, March 27th at 3:06pm (ET)
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