In the Wake of Mercedes Gleitze | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9780750989770 | In the Wake of Mercedes Gleitze | Open Water Swimming Pioneer | Pember

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A thrilling biography of a record-breaking swimmer and champion for women's rights.

In 1927, Mercedes Gleitze defied expectations to become the first British woman to conquer the English Channel. From humble typist to international icon, her story is one of fierce independence and unwavering determination. This biography, penned by her daughter, uncovers the remarkable life of a sportswoman who challenged societal norms and empowered women in a male-dominated era.

Discover the incredible journey of a pioneer who not only conquered treacherous waters but also championed charitable causes. Explore her record-setting swims, her role in making Rolex a household name, and her enduring legacy as a symbol of strength and resilience. A must-read for those seeking inspiration, historical insights, and a celebration of female achievement.

A thrilling biography of a record-breaking swimmer and champion for women's rights.

Über den Autor

Doloranda Pember is the daughter of Mercedes Gleitze. A consultant on the 2013 BBC documentary 'Mercedes: A New Age', she has also been interviewed about her mother's career on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, appeared in a feature on The One Show on the history of open water swimming, and has helped co-ordinate the recognition of her mother's achievements in The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, the Guinness Book of Records, and 2012 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2019
Genre:	Importe , Sport
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Wassersport& Segeln
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9780750989770
ISBN-10:	0750989777
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Pember, Doloranda
Hersteller:	The History Press Ltd
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	231 x 152 x 19 mm
Von/Mit:	Doloranda Pember
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.02.2019
Gewicht:	0,518 kg