A Game Of Our Own: The Origins Of Australian Football

A Game Of Our Own: The Origins Of Australian Football

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Information Australia, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A compelling work of historical non-fiction, A Game Of Our Own: The Origins Of Australian Football meticulously chronicles the fascinating genesis of one of Australia's most beloved sports. Geoffrey Blainey, a distinguished historian, presents a detailed account of the cultural and social forces that shaped Australian Rules Football, from its early, informal beginnings to its establishment as a national pastime. The narrative uncovers the key figures and pivotal moments that defined the sport's unique development, illustrating how it became deeply interwoven with the Australian identity. This authoritative text offers a scholarly yet engaging perspective on a significant chapter in the nation's sporting heritage.

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Description

Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Information Australia, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A compelling work of historical non-fiction, A Game Of Our Own: The Origins Of Australian Football meticulously chronicles the fascinating genesis of one of Australia's most beloved sports. Geoffrey Blainey, a distinguished historian, presents a detailed account of the cultural and social forces that shaped Australian Rules Football, from its early, informal beginnings to its establishment as a national pastime. The narrative uncovers the key figures and pivotal moments that defined the sport's unique development, illustrating how it became deeply interwoven with the Australian identity. This authoritative text offers a scholarly yet engaging perspective on a significant chapter in the nation's sporting heritage.