Cricket Walkabout: The Australian Aboriginal Cricketers On Tour 1867-8
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: D. J. Mulvaney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Cricket Walkabout: The Australian Aboriginal Cricketers On Tour 1867-8 chronicles a pivotal moment in sports and colonial history, detailing the remarkable journey of the first Aboriginal cricket team to tour England. This compelling historical account uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneering athletes as they navigated a foreign land and showcased their extraordinary talent. Mulvaney presents a meticulous record of their matches, cultural encounters, and the broader societal context of their groundbreaking expedition. The narrative illustrates the resilience of the team and argues for their significant, often overlooked, contribution to both cricket and Australian identity. This scholarly work offers a profound insight into a unique chapter of international sport and cultural exchange.
Author: D. J. Mulvaney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Cricket Walkabout: The Australian Aboriginal Cricketers On Tour 1867-8 chronicles a pivotal moment in sports and colonial history, detailing the remarkable journey of the first Aboriginal cricket team to tour England. This compelling historical account uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneering athletes as they navigated a foreign land and showcased their extraordinary talent. Mulvaney presents a meticulous record of their matches, cultural encounters, and the broader societal context of their groundbreaking expedition. The narrative illustrates the resilience of the team and argues for their significant, often overlooked, contribution to both cricket and Australian identity. This scholarly work offers a profound insight into a unique chapter of international sport and cultural exchange.