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Harold Larwood

2017-02-02 Sports & Recreation
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Release : 2017-02-02
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis Harold Larwood by : Duncan Hamilton

Download or read book Harold Larwood written by Duncan Hamilton. This book was released on 2017-02-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, this is the first ever biography of Harold Larwood. Larwood, one of the most talented, accurate and intimidating fast bowlers of all time is mainly remembered for his role in the infamous Bodyline series of 1932-3 which brought Anglo-Australian diplomatic relations to the brink of collapse. Larwood was made the scapegoat - and despite the fact he was simply following his captain's instructions, he never played cricket for England again. Devastated by this betrayal, he eventually emigrated to Australia, where he was accepted by the country that had once despised him. Acclaimed author Duncan Hamilton has gained unprecedented access to the late sportsman's family and archives to tell the story of a true working-class hero and cricketing legend.

Body-Line?

2018-10-01 Sports & Recreation
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Release : 2018-10-01
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis Body-Line? by : Harold Larwood

Download or read book Body-Line? written by Harold Larwood. This book was released on 2018-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Author's Preface)I should like to state at the beginning of my book that what is stated in it on controversial matters is my own firm opinion, except where in a few cases the views of other people are published and their names given.I wish to make it clear that though there were, and are, sharp differences of opinion on the subject of Fast-Leg-Theory bowling between myself and some Australians, there was always an atmosphere of complete cordiality between the teams on both sides. Although we differ seriously over my Fast-Leg-Theory bowling I have done my best in the following pages not to disturb that atmosphere.Until now my side of the matter has not been heard. I have refused many tempting offers to break silence. As a fast bowler and a hitter by nature I have written strongly because I cannot express myself otherwise.I hope very much indeed that in doing so, though I was one, of the aggrieved parties in Australia, I have given nobody half the offence from which I suffered so often on the last tour.A belief exists that some of the things I have written about are not yet to be discussed.Obviously I differ from that view. I do so because I feel that in a matter of such vital interest to cricketers as the possible admission by legislation of such a far-reaching principle as that bowlers may not bowl as they like, no cricketer can keep silent. I believe I have only written here what very many cricketers are saying. But I have written supported by first-hand knowledge.For the many imperfections of style and language in my first book I beg the indulgence of my reader.Yours Sincerely,H. Larwood

The Black Lords of Summer

2002 Social Science
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Release : 2002
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 626/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Black Lords of Summer by : Ashley Alexander Mallett

Download or read book The Black Lords of Summer written by Ashley Alexander Mallett. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The talented black cricketers who toured England in 1868 have become one of Australia's enduring sporting legends. Aboriginal sporting heroes are found in many sports today, from football to tennis, boxing and athletics, but it was very different in the nineteenth century when the pastoral frontier was still bitterly disputed by whites and blacks. Aboriginal workers on the Wimmera sheep stations began to develop and organise their cricketing skills during the 1860s and were recruited into a team by station owner and former Test cricketer Tom Wills. On Boxing Day 1866 they played before 8000 people at the MCG, followed by a disastrous Sydney tour which lead to the deaths of some players. Former test player Ashley Mallet has dramatically reconstructed this important pioneering tour of England and has also included the careers of later black players, including the famous fast bowler Eddie Gilbert who died tragically without fulfilling his potential.

David Gower’s Half-Century

2015-05-14 Sports & Recreation
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Release : 2015-05-14
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis David Gower’s Half-Century by : David Gower

Download or read book David Gower’s Half-Century written by David Gower. This book was released on 2015-05-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former England captain and impeccably stylish batsman David Gower, himself inducted into cricket’s Hall of Fame, here takes a leap of faith and names his 50 greatest players of all time. Going back through the history of the game, he honours the finest run-getters, wicket-takers, glove men and captains he played with and against, as well as those he has been able to observe as a spectator or commentator, and legendary achievers from earlier eras. Full of first-hand recollections and anecdotes, this book is sure to delight – and occasionally infuriate – cricket enthusiasts everywhere. Who was the best of the great West Indian quicks? Have England heroes like Boycott, Pietersen and Flintoff made the cut? Who has been the greatest Australian batsman, post-Bradman? All is revealed in this lively and contentious celebration of cricket’s true greats.

Empire and Popular Culture

2022-09-27 History
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Release : 2022-09-27
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Empire and Popular Culture by : John Griffiths

Download or read book Empire and Popular Culture written by John Griffiths. This book was released on 2022-09-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1830, the British Empire began to permeate the domestic culture of Empire nations in many ways. This, the fourth volume of Empire and Popular Culture, explores the representation of the Empire in popular media such as newspapers, contemporary magazines and journals and in literature such as novels, works of non-fiction, in poems and ballads.

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