The Crossing: The Glorious Tragedy of the First Man to Swim the English Channel

Watson, Kathy

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ISBN 10: 158542109X ISBN 13: 9781585421091

Published by Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, New York, 2001

Language: English

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Title

The Crossing: The Glorious Tragedy of the First Man to Swim the English Channel

Publisher

Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam, New York

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

158542109X

ISBN 13

9781585421091

Binding

hardcover

Illustrator

Illustrated

Edition

1st.

Condition

Fine copy in fine dust jacket

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British History

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The author illuminates the life of Matthew Webb--the first man to swim the English channel--and explores the consequences of his resulting fame on his life.

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Kathy Watson, formerly a BBC radio producer, is the editor of Women's Realm magazine.

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