Ponsford And Woodfull: A Premier Partnership
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed work of cricket history, Ponsford and Woodfull: A Premier Partnership chronicles the celebrated batting alliance between two of Australia's most formidable cricketers of the 1920s and 1930s, Bill Ponsford and Bill Woodfull. Marc Fiddian presents an authoritative account of how these two Victorian stalwarts forged one of the most productive opening partnerships in Test cricket history, their complementary styles forming a near-impenetrable wall against the world's best bowlers. The narrative details their individual careers alongside their combined achievements, illuminating the golden era of Australian cricket that culminated in the infamous Bodyline series of 1932–33. Written with the reverence and precision that serious cricket history demands, the work illustrates how Ponsford and Woodfull transcended their roles as mere batsmen to become symbols of resilience and national pride. This is an essential read for devotees of cricket history and admirers of the sport's rich Australian heritage.
Author: Marc Fiddian
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, The Five Mile Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed work of cricket history, Ponsford and Woodfull: A Premier Partnership chronicles the celebrated batting alliance between two of Australia's most formidable cricketers of the 1920s and 1930s, Bill Ponsford and Bill Woodfull. Marc Fiddian presents an authoritative account of how these two Victorian stalwarts forged one of the most productive opening partnerships in Test cricket history, their complementary styles forming a near-impenetrable wall against the world's best bowlers. The narrative details their individual careers alongside their combined achievements, illuminating the golden era of Australian cricket that culminated in the infamous Bodyline series of 1932–33. Written with the reverence and precision that serious cricket history demands, the work illustrates how Ponsford and Woodfull transcended their roles as mere batsmen to become symbols of resilience and national pride. This is an essential read for devotees of cricket history and admirers of the sport's rich Australian heritage.