Items related to Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes
When Australia defeated England for the first time on English soil in 1882, a mock obituary notice was inserted in the Sporting Times lamenting the 'death' of English cricket and stating that the body was to be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia. Later, an urn containing ashes came to be recognised as cricketing trophy, and now resides permanently at Lord's cricket ground. The mystery is this: where did the Ashes come from, and are they in fact still there? The author examines the official story and other, alternative suggestions, and details the personalities involved in the foundation of this great tradition. To understand the full significance of the Ashes to both countries, the author recounts the triumphant Australian tour of England in 1882, and the subsequent 'recovery' of the Ashes by England in Australia a year later. Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes is one of the most fascinating books to be written on the foundation of the competition for what must be one of sport's most unusual trophies. It will be a welcome addition to the library of every cricket enthusiast.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Product Description:
The Ashes, what are they and where did they come from? The author examines the official story and other suggestions and tells the story of the personalities involved in the foundation of one of sport's greatest traditions. 8vo. 159pp. Illustrated throughout. Dust-wrapper, very good. Signed by the author to half-title page.
About the Author:
Ronald Willis was born in North Yorkshire, and was Burnt Yates Endowed School, Nidderdale, and Ripon Grammar School. After some year reporting on Dales' newspapers, he became a sub-editor on the Northern Echo before moving to the Daily Telegraph and then the Eastern Daily Press. In 1972 he became a columnist and feature writer on the Yorkshire Evening Press. In 1976 he migrated to Australia and has settled in Western Australia with his wife and daughter. A life-long York City Football Club supporter, he also has the unusual hobby of moustache-cup collecting.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJames Clarke and Co Ltd
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0718825888
- ISBN 13 9780718825881
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages160
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Crickets Biggest Mystery
Published by
The Lutterworth Press
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 14
Seller:
Rating
Book Description hardcover. Condition: New. 1st. Seller Inventory # 1180261
Buy New
£ 31.16
Convert currency
Seller Image
Cricket's Biggest Mystery by Willis, Ronald [Hardcover ]
Published by
Lutterworth Press
(2001)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780718825881
Buy New
£ 35.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes
Published by
Lutterworth Pr
(2001)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 160 pages. 9.50x6.82x0.70 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0718825888
Buy New
£ 37.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes
Published by
Lutterworth Press
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 14
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. A fascinating study of the origin of the Ashes and the early development of Test cricket. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w illus. BIC Classification: WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 556. . 1987. 1St Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780718825881
Buy New
£ 52.73
Convert currency
Stock Image
Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes
Published by
Lutterworth Press
(2001)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 14
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. A fascinating study of the origin of the Ashes and the early development of Test cricket. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w illus. BIC Classification: WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 556. . 1987. 1St Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780718825881
Buy New
£ 62.75
Convert currency
Seller Image
Cricket's Biggest Mystery (Hardcover)
Published by
James Clarke & Co Ltd, Cambridge
(1987)
ISBN 10: 0718825888
ISBN 13: 9780718825881
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. When Australia defeated England for the first time on English soil in 1882, a mock obituary notice was inserted in the Sporting Times lamenting the 'death' of English cricket and stating that the body was to be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia. Later, an urn containing ashes came to be recognised as cricketing trophy, and now resides permanently at Lord's cricket ground. The mystery is this: where did the Ashes come from, and are they in fact still there? The author examines the official story and other, alternative suggestions, and details the personalities involved in the foundation of this great tradition. To understand the full significance of the Ashes to both countries, the author recounts the triumphant Australian tour of England in 1882, and the subsequent 'recovery' of the Ashes by England in Australia a year later. Cricket's Biggest Mystery: The Ashes is one of the most fascinating books to be written on the foundation of the competition for what must be one of sport's most unusual trophies. It will be a welcome addition to the library of every cricket enthusiast. A fascinating study of the origin of the Ashes and the early development of Test cricket. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780718825881
Buy New
£ 52.49
Convert currency