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Source: BBC Radio 4 "Georgian Giants"

Roundup

10-17-05

Georgian Giants (1st of 5) -- Captain Robert Barclay

Barclay set out in 1809 to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours for 1000 guineas. It was an event that gripped Great Britain. The series"Georgian Giants" remembers famous British sportsmen from the 18th century.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Georgian Giants"