The Story of Swimming

Name: The Story of Swimming
Brand: Dewi Lewis Media Ltd
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By Susie Parr

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A new wave of passion has emerged for open water swimming, but it is a British tradition that has deep roots. Susie Parr takes a chronological look at the social history of swimming from the earliest Roman written accounts, stories of Viking invaders, medieval and Elizabethan literature, medicinal seabathing in 18th century and the rise of Georgian and Regency watering holes such as Brighton. She follows the line of literary swimmers from Shelley to Murdoch and charts the boom of the British seaside resort in a fascinating and hugely enjoyable journey.

Product details

Number of Pages:: 208
Release Date:: 2011-11-10
Publication Date:: 2011-11-10
Publisher:: Dewi Lewis Media Ltd
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 1905928076
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 1288 g
Height:: 28 cm
Width:: 24 cm
Thickness:: 2.2 cm

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