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The Victorian Pioneers
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The Victorian Pioneers

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This is the story of a team of a dozen English cricketers that traveled to Canada and North America in 1859 to compete in the very first intercontinental sporting tour.

It tells of the early origins of the game and provides an intimate insight into the lives of the characters, which influenced the early development of the Victorian game, including each of the players who bravely embarked on the perilous transatlantic journey.

The book reveals comprehensive information about each of the matches played during the tour and subsequent developments that brought about radical changes in the governance of the game.

It provides an absorbing and informative read for the cricket enthusiast and those with an interest in the early history of the English game.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Authorhouse
Date
21 November 2016
Pages
246
ISBN
9781524664572

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

This is the story of a team of a dozen English cricketers that traveled to Canada and North America in 1859 to compete in the very first intercontinental sporting tour.

It tells of the early origins of the game and provides an intimate insight into the lives of the characters, which influenced the early development of the Victorian game, including each of the players who bravely embarked on the perilous transatlantic journey.

The book reveals comprehensive information about each of the matches played during the tour and subsequent developments that brought about radical changes in the governance of the game.

It provides an absorbing and informative read for the cricket enthusiast and those with an interest in the early history of the English game.

Read More
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Authorhouse
Date
21 November 2016
Pages
246
ISBN
9781524664572