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9780802717498

The Great Swim

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  • ISBN13:

    9780802717498

  • ISBN10:

    0802717497

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-05-04
  • Publisher: Walker Books
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Summary

The dramatic story of the four courageous female swimmers who captivated the world in the summer of 1926.During the summer of 1926, the story that enthralled the public revolved around four young swimmers, Gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, and Clarabelle Barrette, who battled the weather, each other, and considerable odds to become the first woman to conquer the English Channeland to become the latest darling of the American tabloid press. Gavin Mortimer paints an unforgettable portrait of a competition that changed the way the world looked at women, in both sport and society.

Author Biography

Gavin Mortimer is the author of Chasing Icarus (page 15). He has written for a wide range of publications, from Esquire to the Daily Telegraph, from BBC History to the Observer. He lives in the south of France.

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