| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 294 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [279]-283) and index. |
| Summary |
An intimate look at the life and trials of Gertrude Ederle, who in 1926 not only became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, but broke the record set by men. |
| Contents |
"Bring on your old channel" -- Humbled but not beaten -- Suited for a swim -- Swifter, higher, stronger -- Different time, same old channel -- A promise from Pop -- "Come out, Gertie." "What for?" -- The celluloid web -- Channelitis strikes Cape Gris-Nez -- A hero's welcome -- The nest one has to be a blonde -- "Don't weep for me." |
| Local Note |
WNDSR This book is the gift of Susan Herriford in memory of Margaret "Peg" Yuskavitch. |
| Subject |
Ederle, Gertrude, 1906-2003.
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Swimmers -- United States -- Biography.
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Women swimmers -- United States -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Ward, Mary Ederle.
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Greene, Brenda M., 1950-
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| ISBN |
9780312382650 |
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0312382650 |
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