Matthew Webb

Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English seaman, swimmer and stuntman. He is the first recorded person to swim the English Channel for sport without the use of artificial aids. In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in less than 22 hours. This made him a celebrity, and he performed many stunts in public. He died trying to swim the Niagara Gorge below Niagara Falls, a feat declared impossible. Provided by Wikipedia

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Annotations on Dr. d'Aubigne's Sketch of the early British church :

with a development of some important missionary efforts of the ancient Scots and an essay on the first introduction of alphabetical writing into Ireland /
Main Creator:
Webb, M.
Language:
English
Published / Created
1857.
Notes
Physical description: iv, 219 p. ; 18 cm.
 

Municipal government in Ireland :

mediæval & modern ;
Main Creator:
Webb, John J. (John Joseph), 1886-
In collection:
Arthur Griffith Papers, 1894-1966.
Published / Created
1918.
Notes
Ownership signature of Arthur Griffith on title page...

Electric light, its production and use :

embodying plain directions for the working of galvanic batteries, electric lamps, and dynamo-electric machines. /
Main Creator:
Urquhart, J. W. (John W.)
Language:
English
Published / Created
1880.
Notes
Publisher's advertisements: 32, 16 p. (at end) Physic...
 
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