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<p><p><b>the Dramatic Story Of The Four Courageous Female Swimmers Who Captivated The World In The Summer Of 1926. <p></b>despite The Tensions Of A World Still Recovering From World War I, During The Summer Of 1926, The Story That Enthralled The Public Revolved Around Four Young American Swimmers&#8212;gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, And Clarabelle Barrett&#8212;who Battled The Weather, Each Other, And Considerable Odds To Become The First Woman To Conquer The Brutal Waters Of The English Channel. <p>the Popular East Coast Tabloids From New York To Boston Engaged In Rivalries Nearly As Competitive As The Swimmers Themselves; Each Backed A Favorite And Made Certain Their Girl&#8212;in Bathing Attire&#8212;was Plastered Across Their Daily Editions. Just As Seabiscuit, The Little Horse With The Big Heart, Would Bring The Nation To A Near Standstill When He Battled His Rival War Admiral In 1938, This Quartet Of Women Held The Attention Of Millions Of People On Both Sides Of The Atlantic For An Entire Summer. <p>gavin Mortimer Uses Primary Sources, Diaries, Interviews With Relatives, And Contemporary Reports To Paint An Unforgettable Portrait Of A Competition That Changed T

Author

Mortimer, Gavin

Publisher

Walker & Co. : Distributed to the trade by Macmillan

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780802717498

Rating

3.91 / 5 (127 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14