The Rocket: A Cultural History of Maurice Richard

by Benoît Melançon

Book Overview

In his 18 years with the Montr al Canadiens (1942-1960), Maurice Richard's story appeared everywhere from novels to songs, and his name marked streets and public squares. In this entertaining and lavishly illustrated biography, cultural historian Beno t Melan on traces the Rocket's elevation from mortal to myth. The book's opening pages revisit Richard's greatest feats and most memorable moments, from his 1955 suspension for hitting a referee to his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155365336X
• ISBN13: 9781553653363
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 9.3"