W.G. Grace : in the steps of a legend
Meredith, Anthony2015
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W.G. Grace was 'The Great Cricketer'. And although in the 100 years since his death there have been countless other great cricketers, he remains secure in his absolute supremacy: a Victorian GP from Bristol whose achievements and celebrity made the developing game into the country's national sport and obsession; an amateur sportsman who with professional ruthlessness enjoyed an amazingly distinguished career, creating records which are unlikely ever to be beaten; a figure whose long beard and ample girth in later years made him one of the most recognisable Englishmen of all time. This book combines a quest to unravel the main reasons for his enduring fame with a search around the country for what tangible remains may be found today of the various phases of Grace's distinguished life.
Main title:
W.G. Grace : in the steps of a legend / Anthony Meredith.
Author:
Meredith, Anthony, author
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2015.
Collation:
160 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445617787 (hbk)
Dewey class:
796.358092920 GRAC
Language:
English
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BRN:
2212741
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