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THE "SPORTING" ENGLISH? A COMMENTARY BY "MAN IN THE STREET"

THE "SPORTING" ENGLISH? A COMMENTARY BY "MAN IN THE STREET"

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An Australian rant against the perceived unsportsmanlike behaviour of Jardine's Bodyline team in the infamous 1932-33 Ashes series. The author, thought to be W.R. Staton, rants unrelentingly, believing that "Australia has always been the target for criticism - very often unjust criticism - from English visitors, big men and peering littlenesses alike".

8vo. 90pp. Pictorial boards, general spotting and boards a little warped. A very good copy of a rare and interesting book.

Date
1933
Publisher
Macquarie Head Press
Author
"MAN IN THE STREET" (pseud.)

£110.00 (Code: 35178)

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