Rowing in Britain (Shire Library) - Softcover

Summers, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074781211X ISBN 13: 9780747812111

Publisher: Shire, 2012

Synopsis

Boat races and regattas are mainstays of the British summer — but where did these races originate and how have they become so important a part of our culture? Historian, writer and novice sculler Julie Summers here explains the history of British rowing as a competitive sport from the early nineteenth century to the present day. She then profiles the three most famous rowing events: the Boat Race, rowed on the incoming tide from Putney to Mortlake in spring; Henley Royal Regatta, which takes place on the first weekend of July; and the Olympic Games, which have yielded some of the greatest British Olympians of all time, including Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Matthew Pinsent and Jack Beresford.

About this title

About the Author:

Julie Summers is a biographer and historian with a particular interest in the Second World War. She has written a number of books, including British and Commonwealth War Cemeteries for Shire.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shire
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 074781211X
• ISBN 13: 9780747812111
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56