Encyclopedia Of Australian Sport
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the thundering tracks of motor racing to the hallowed cricket pitches and the athletics arenas where champions are born, Encyclopedia of Australian Sport is the definitive compendium of the sporting nation that Australia has always been. Jim Shepherd presents a sweeping, authoritative survey of Australia's rich and diverse sporting landscape, chronicling the athletes, events, records, and competitions that have shaped the country's national identity across dozens of disciplines — from football and tennis to sailing and beyond. Shepherd's meticulous, encyclopedic approach makes this volume an indispensable reference for sports enthusiasts and historians alike, capturing the triumphs and milestones that have cemented Australia's reputation as one of the world's great sporting powerhouses. Whether you are tracing the lineage of a legendary athlete or uncovering the origins of a beloved national pastime, this comprehensive work stands as a vivid testament to the passion, perseverance, and competitive spirit that defines Australian sport — leaving the reader to wonder just how many more extraordinary stories are waiting to be discovered within its pages.
Author: Jim Shepherd
Format: Hardback
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
From the thundering tracks of motor racing to the hallowed cricket pitches and the athletics arenas where champions are born, Encyclopedia of Australian Sport is the definitive compendium of the sporting nation that Australia has always been. Jim Shepherd presents a sweeping, authoritative survey of Australia's rich and diverse sporting landscape, chronicling the athletes, events, records, and competitions that have shaped the country's national identity across dozens of disciplines — from football and tennis to sailing and beyond. Shepherd's meticulous, encyclopedic approach makes this volume an indispensable reference for sports enthusiasts and historians alike, capturing the triumphs and milestones that have cemented Australia's reputation as one of the world's great sporting powerhouses. Whether you are tracing the lineage of a legendary athlete or uncovering the origins of a beloved national pastime, this comprehensive work stands as a vivid testament to the passion, perseverance, and competitive spirit that defines Australian sport — leaving the reader to wonder just how many more extraordinary stories are waiting to be discovered within its pages.