The Book of Ashes Anecdotes by Gideon Haigh
The Ashes, the symbol of cricket supremacy between England and Australia, is the game's oldest rivalry This work collects hundreds of the best stories to create an account of these two nations divided by a common game. It features the giants of the game, the memorable Ashes matches, gamesmanship, Bodyline, tales of travel, cricket fever, and more.
"The material is thoughtfully and even-handedly arranged, so that no major figure or issue is missed outEvery cricket fan will find their own favourite anecdote here" Daily Telegraph
Historian, writer and cricket-lover Gideon Haigh has been writing about sport and business for more than 22 years. His best-known books are Mystery Spinner, The Big Ship, The Summer Game, Game for Anything and The Ashes 2005.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845962579 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845962575 |
| Title | The Book of Ashes Anecdotes |
| Author | Gideon Haigh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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