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Captain Webb (1875) by John Randall, F.G.S. Subtitle: the intrepid champion Channel swimmer; a comprehensive account from materials supplied by friends, with faithful photographic portrait Published in Madeley, Salop by the Office of The Salopian and West-Midland Monthly Illustrated Journal Notes: 38, 8 pages : frontispiece, portrait ; 17 cm. Blue paper booklet with pictorial decoration and title on the cover. Housed in a clamshell case with gilt title on its spine. Includes a timed log of the journey in the appendix. The National Sporting Library & Museum Middleburg, Virginia F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room John H. and Martha Daniels Collection Call #: DAN BIO WEB 1875 Original held by the National Sporting Library & Museum. This resource is in the public domain and may be used without restriction, however, attribution is customary and requested.
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National Sporting Library & Museum · F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room · Long distance swimming -- English Channel. · Webb · Matthew · 1848-1883 -- Biography