How I Swam the Channel [2/3]
Captain Webb
Genre: | Reminiscences, Essay, Serial |
Subjects: | Gravity, Meteorology, Health |
Includes an explanation of the origin of tides and distinguishes the varieties of this oceanic phenomenon. Later he stresses the importance of 'plenty of healthy exercise' as preparation for the swim (27) | |
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