Archie loves his old-timers, and with Hugh Trumble being a golden age great, he was biting at the bit to read this two volume set. Read his thoughts.
CRICKET BOOKS
In view of the number of enquiries we receive the Book Review Team have prepared this report on where to buy collectable books.
The writer David Lemmon, who died in 1998, specialised somewhat prolifically in English county cricket.
Before 20-Twenty, an innings like that played by Alletson, was unique and still now, reading about it as described by a fine writer starts the blood flowing.
The final years of Mr Alan Gibson’s life were a sad end to one of the most entertaining of all cricket writers. At least we can enjoy his fine writing once more with this new offering.
This sounds like a good read, not sure where us poor Aussies can obtain it? But I will certainly keep an eye out.
One of the rare cricketers to be born on 29 February. If anyone would like to buy a copy of this book, just contact us and we will put you into contact with a book dealer in OZ.
This little book of sketches by Arthur Mailey was released during the Australian tour of England in 1921.
One of the finest commentators of them all, and still the best produced by Australia. See what Archie thought of his first effort into the world of cricket books.
Two stars may well be the lowest rating Martin has ever awarded, so I was convinced this would be one to miss until I read the last paragraph of the review. Now I am not so sure.