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In The Bath: Conquering the Channel in a Piece of Plumbing
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In The Bath is the true story of Tim FitzHigham's successful attempt to be the first person in history to row the English Channel in a bath.
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In The Bath: Conquering the Channel in a Piece of Plumbing is a celebration of the epic absurd, an attempt to explain just how out of hand things can become from a very simple starting point. The book follows the author's death-defying 200-mile journey in his antique Thomas Crapper bath - not just across the Channel, but around Kent - right up to the tremendous reception and huge media attention which awaited him under Tower Bridge. Tim met the Queen, and his bath now resides in the National Maritime Museum of Great Britain.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been to see Tim's Fringe shows in Edinburgh for the last few years and have always admired the eccentric challenges he has set himself from rowing a paperboat down the Thames, living as a knight in a cave, and the legendary crossing of the English Channel in a bath.
This book is his story of the latter. In parts hugely moving, but for the most part a hilarious romp hilghlighting the nonsense of anglo-franco politics, the quirks of the sea and general chaos a sea-going bath can cause.
It's a must read for 2008 and you won't be disappointed. I particular liked the annexes at the end of the book. His cocktail list is pretty spectacular! Enjoy!
This book is his story of the latter. In parts hugely moving, but for the most part a hilarious romp hilghlighting the nonsense of anglo-franco politics, the quirks of the sea and general chaos a sea-going bath can cause.
It's a must read for 2008 and you won't be disappointed. I particular liked the annexes at the end of the book. His cocktail list is pretty spectacular! Enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tim is a national treasure in the making.
This is a wonderful book with some absolutely classic quotes in it.
Buy it, read it, laugh and delight at the eccentricity of wonderfully gusty fellow.
This is a wonderful book with some absolutely classic quotes in it.
Buy it, read it, laugh and delight at the eccentricity of wonderfully gusty fellow.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Entertaining and thought provoking
Ok I am biased as I know the Author however I held of reading it for that reason and eventually got round to it without high expectations although I had seen the live comedy show... Read more
Published 19 months ago by catliketread
Restores your faith............
I've just finished this great book, and it was one I didn't want to finish either. It portrays impeccably the unique eccentricity, and courage to try the impossible, which has... Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Kevin Udy
Celebrating Eccentricity
The great British eccentric is alive and well in the form of Tim Fitzhigham! This book tells the sometimes poignant, often hilarious tale of his attempt to row from France to Tower... Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by K. Aitken
An Absolute Belter!
Having met Tim through a long-time friend of his and seeing what type of character he is, it is no real surprise that he decided to row across the Channel in a bath and then up to... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2008 by I. Devlin
British Eccentricity At Its Best!
A wonderfully entertaining read about one man's quest to pursue an insane plan which at times seems doomed to failure. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2008 by Bob Marsay
Tim in a Bath - Superb
I have seen many of Tim's live shows and they always leave you in fits of laughter. His book is just the same. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2008 by Christopher Smith
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