Cricket : a very peculiar history : with added googlies / written by Jim Pipe ; created and designed by David Salariya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pipe, Jim, 1966-

Contributor:

Salariya, David.

Series:

A Very Peculiar History, 24

A Very Peculiar History, 24 ; v.24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cricket--History.

Cricket.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Brighton [England] : Book House, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In 'Cricket, A Very Peculiar History' Jim Pipe uniquely explores one of the second biggest spectator sport on the planet. From the hazy bat-and-ball origins of the game to the biggest celebrity players of today, this book is a fascinating insight into the popular sport. Filled to the brim with quirky quotes, fantastic facts and surprising statistics, 'Cricket, A Very Peculiar History' is the perfect book for any fan of the game. You'll discover bizarre cricket lingo, politics and rivalries a...

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Publisher Information; A Few Reasons to Play or Watch Cricket; A Few Reasons Not to Play or Watch Cricket; Cricket; Introduction; Chapter One; Chapter Two; Chapter Three; Chapter Four; Chapter Five; Chapter Six; Chapter Seven; Appendices; Timeline; Glossary

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-908759-74-7

OCLC:

778340014