Swifter Than the Arrow Peter Holland

Name: Swifter Than the Arrow By Peter Holland
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Swifter Than the Arrow by Peter Holland

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Summary

This is the first biography of Wilfred Bartrop, a key member of the famous 'Battling Barnsley' team that astonished the world of football between 1910 and 1912. The book provides a fascinating insight into sport before 1914 and the strained relationship that grew up between professional sport and the demands of a country at war.

Swifter Than the Arrow Summary

Swifter Than the Arrow: Wilfred Bartrop, Football and War by Peter Holland

This book is a biography of footballer Wilfred Bartrop. It provides a fascinating insight into sport before 1914 and the strained relationship that grew up between professional sport and the demands of a country at war.

Swifter Than the Arrow Reviews

After reading this book, I am proud to say that I was born in the same town as Wilfred, a man who was skilful enough to have a successful career in professional football, but also knew where his duty lay when called upon. -- Graham Taylor OBE, former England National Football Team Manager Well researched and well written Soccer History

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Sku

GOR005572690

ISBN 13

9781848760684

ISBN 10

184876068X

Title

Swifter Than the Arrow: Wilfred Bartrop, Football and War by Peter Holland

Author

Peter Holland

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Troubador Publishing

Year published

20090101

Number of pages

148

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N/A

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us