The Great Swim: The Epic Tale of the Race to Conquer the Channel
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The Great Swim: The Epic Tale of the Race to Conquer the Channel by Gavin Mortimer
In the aftermath of the Great War when the world was still trying to bury its wounds, one story captivated Europe and America - the battle between four young women to be the first to conquer the formidable waters of the English Channel.
Gavin Mortimer's story of the grit of these women cracks along like a Channel tide* Daily Telegraph *
Mortimer's tale, narrated with pacy enthusiasm, is a fascinating and irresistible slice of sporting history. * Daily Mail *
Gavin Mortimer has unearthed one of the lost souls of twentieth-century history. * TLS *
The long-forgotten battles against cold, adverse tides, jellyfish and each other are marvellously brought back to life. * Sunday Times *
Mortimer's tale, narrated with pacy enthusiasm, is a fascinating and irresistible slice of sporting history. * Daily Mail *
Gavin Mortimer has unearthed one of the lost souls of twentieth-century history. * TLS *
The long-forgotten battles against cold, adverse tides, jellyfish and each other are marvellously brought back to life. * Sunday Times *
Gavin Mortimer was born in London and now lives in Montpellier, France. He has written for a broad cross-section of publications, from Esquire to the BBC History Magazine and the Observer. His previous books on Lord Stirling's men and the Blitz were published in the UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781906021382 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906021384 |
| Title | The Great Swim: The Epic Tale of the Race to Conquer the Channel |
| Author | Gavin Mortimer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2009-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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