The Channel Conquered What it Means to Swim to France
A historic account of endurance and navigation across the English Channel from Dover to France. The narrative follows Captain Webb’s solo crossing, detailing tides, fatigue, and the extraordinary attempts at completing the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Uwurevas
Ibrck
Dror
Burgoes
Rvecoli
Sven
Silushall
Wiliog
Sylvan Co
Nap
Levi
Perini
Alors
Webb
Beaghe
Wiliam Burgras
Ibn Vared
Sylea
Buraean &F
Matthew
Webu
Nana Vale
Casa
Andre Clasris
Dewuli Pwl
Evesine
Sena
Uureaponstve
Aera
Robert Ay
Mg Lang
Rene
Cormal
Fabian
Randwick Spring Candidacy Form and Comments
A long, fragmentary racing report from Randwick discusses horses, owners, and trainers pushing spring form. It notes Merton, Victon, and various horses like Maier, Ma, and Vagarie in futures and handicaps, with speculation on weights, courses, and potential outcomes for upcoming meetings.
The Racing Situation in India
A fragmented account describes racing contenders Bright, Foote, Mall loge, and others in a crowded field around Bunbury and Meath, with several horses and riders noted. The narrative tracks positions, near-falls, and strategic moves as the race unfolds, mentioning Ladaye and Lavivine in pivotal moments and hinting at a dramatic outcome still to come on page 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Iion
Foote
Rerpent
Mall Loge
Mauburg
Feote
Bunbury
Chsey
TaMiow
Vlaviniue
Bes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack Lester
Nba
Fiat
Avid Bay Ghneratly Ab
Fiat Fartet
Lee
Geraldo Bie
Kenny Burne
AMM
Yoon
Pyces
Milne
Australa
Ole
Dun Lang
Santtag
Cannistene
Jong Deugh
Belisr
the Mariner of
Baling
Ibu
Cenion
Epee Vatovie
Usiercuxs
Mehl Materilly Relbot
Auclean Theuad
Torrus Aaebune
Wai Mt
Helligh
Khareeh
Haut
Ruuavie Chatto
Ina
Lape
Wana
Viomirtr
Lester Aasinion
Anit
Han
Bone
Tor Ining
Amiuning Aliaifn
Lang
Fnvaston
Americas
Acmelblag
Evascu
Mlonm Lessery
Niger
Amd
Bill Lang
Minty
Lauren
Ineion
Ita
Lester
Toubier Lane
Willy
Uli Lester
Ani Incien
Lana
Applav
Mel
Lani
HC Nuseibope
Belier
Byer
Torrie Ladoaders
Maliert
Snowy Baker
Leaiar
Charpion
Auetealagia
T. W. Burgess
Captain Werb
Barded Burgess
Webbys
London
T W. Burkere
Dover
Vyance
Wedneeuz
LOS Angelos
Jacamar
Prince Foote
Randwick
Epsom
Matrop
Hersex
Fatur
Merton
Reverend Furs
Atrhien
Goa
Uae
Dreten
Marttofl
Caowm
Hla
Cagonia
Thas
Baurday
Jane
Widue
Mariel
AetRoaRa
Truulgar
Victoria
Rosa
Groutyr Vile
Malbaurdie
Welahte
Misa Corelli
Hiss
Ettenie
Beatae
Derby
Hague
SinNiKh
Cisco
Tevettho
Grant
Vopinwy
Mashina
Desby
Wight
Hut
Gui
Rofus Abed
Comsey
Tore
Tasnion Sui GupAnet
Eluwe
Chubensford
Totieraall
Vasteraal
Abu
Queenatard
Goel
Vie Eueé
Hurdin
Haymionie
Nirvana
Milliven
Ant
Balk
Hie Ac
Nile
Aioe
Jalger
Langer
Sored
Rutties
MolrRave
Mas Shiu
Warrui
Sunline
Tory Bo
Muiding
Wan Bay Faudy
Chetowatara Stakous
ALC
Jocamar
Payttys
Lee Angelos
Oliers
Malc
Thauah
Wooletina
Lavintus
Paytiss
Erlaht
Pouadan
Imerelia
Kutalde
Gaveraxe
Duke Ponte
Toba
India
Rosehill A
Ely
Wright
Elie Prince Foote
Cisca
Nuri
Tuvarite
Geol
Tray Nin &a.Ueaied
Aue Vlas
Fuslne
Serund Shongha
Bref
Toa
Olen
Frank Ne
Rho
Miret Furtome
BOF
J. Uurton
aeeDam
Adr
W. Hl
Jen
Merman
More
Moldran
Lady Owen
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