Swifter Than the Arrow by Peter Holland

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.

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Swifter Than the Arrow 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.
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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ISBN 13 9781848760684
ISBN 10 184876068X
Title Swifter Than the Arrow
Author Peter Holland
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Troubador Publishing
Year published 2009-01-01
Number of pages 148
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.