The Crossing by Kathy Watson

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The Crossing by Kathy Watson

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Summary

In 1875, Matthew Webb, a British Navy captain, launched himself into the English Channel at Dover. 21 hours and 45 minutes later he walked ashore at Calais, becoming the first man to swim the English Channel. This biography shows how Webb helped to bring the sport of swimming into the modern era.

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The Crossing by Kathy Watson

The extraordinary story of the first man to swim the English Channel.

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ISBN 13 9780747223412
ISBN 10 0747223416
Title The Crossing
Author Kathy Watson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Year published 2000-06-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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