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Cricket on Three Continents
Henry Blofeld
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Description for Cricket on Three Continents
Paperback. Between 1967-69 Henry Blofeld witnessed the gradual demise of the West Indian team & the link between a country's topography, style & endemic characteristics with the type of cricket it plays. Skilfully woven together they highlight great cricketing moments & analyse the humour & style of the Australians & West Indians with thoughtful insight. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: WSBX; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
Between 1967-69 Henry Blofeld was fortunate to witness cricket on three continents. He followed the great West Indies side captained by Garry Sobers through its home series against England - to the 1968-9 Australian tour, and finally their early summer '69 tour of England. Two main themes are explored throughout: The gradual demise of the West Indian side that included the likes of Lance Gibbs, Basil Butcher and Deryck Murray - but which also saw the emergence of future greats such as Clive Lloyd - and the link between a country's topography, style and endemic characteristics with the type ... Read more
Between 1967-69 Henry Blofeld was fortunate to witness cricket on three continents. He followed the great West Indies side captained by Garry Sobers through its home series against England - to the 1968-9 Australian tour, and finally their early summer '69 tour of England. Two main themes are explored throughout: The gradual demise of the West Indian side that included the likes of Lance Gibbs, Basil Butcher and Deryck Murray - but which also saw the emergence of future greats such as Clive Lloyd - and the link between a country's topography, style and endemic characteristics with the type ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Wymer Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
259g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Bedford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908724342
SKU
V9781908724342
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
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