Cricket
An Illustrated History
Published on 12. April 1990
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-7148-2573-1 (ISBN)
Description
A panoramic view of cricket from its embryonic stirrings on the nursery slopes of the Weald and Wessex, through three centuries of growing sophistication and often tumultuous events, right up to the one-day limited-over prototype, the Packer revoution, the game today and to come. The book looks at the stages and transitions in the game's development, the colourful personalities of every era, as well as the equally colourful grounds and stadia. Also included are the accoutrements of the game - ceramics, presentation plates, cartoons, cigarette cards, labels, buckles and beer mats.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
60 colour and 80 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 240 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7148-2573-1 (9780714825731)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part 1 The first relics/the nursery slopes: ancient forms of cricket, stoolball, etc.; first written records of a match; first laws; White Conduit Club and Lords; early players; bat, prints and pictures. Part 2 Slowly maturing: roundarm revolution; early clothing; the United All-England XI and successor. Part 3 An established game: the birth of Wisden - to the First World War; the great players - Grace, Ranji, MacLaren, Spofforth, Shrewsbury; tours, collectors, and the Paris Olympics. Part 4 The seasoned approach: war years; Hobbs and Bradman; changes in gear; West Indies and India join the international clan. Part 5 Modern cricket: 1940 onwards - personalities and controversies; limited-over game; emergence of Pakistan and Sri Lanka; protective dress; test match arenas.