Australia: Story of a Cricket Country

Australia: Story of a Cricket Country

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Author: Christian Ryan

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 400


More than a comprehensive history, this ground-breaking volume is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of Australian cricket. A selection of Australia's best writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the game and its place in our national culture; from bowling, captaincy and scoring, to alcohol, media and literature.



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Australia - Story of a Cricket Country is magnificently produced, candy to the eye, a little bit weird given the range of writers involved. The only notable missing writer is Peter Roebuck, the greatest cricket writer i've ever read. The book is large, heavy, so it should be read on a tabler.

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Christian Ryan

Format: Hardback

Number of Pages: 400


More than a comprehensive history, this ground-breaking volume is a colourful, insightful and affectionate portrait of Australian cricket. A selection of Australia's best writers share their thoughts on different aspects of the game and its place in our national culture; from bowling, captaincy and scoring, to alcohol, media and literature.