neville cardus
International Debutant
There was a reprint in 2001, I believe.
I don't. It bored me to death. It's little more than a monotonous and ill-researched reconstruction of matches to my mind.
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Cricket Books
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archie mac
International Coach
I also read the Low one first, and can't recall learning anymore from the Rae book, except some more detail on the youngest Grace GF, which was very interesting
The Rae one did win cricket book of the year though
neville cardus
International Debutant
Detail-wise, Archie, Rae's book is streets ahead in every respect. Look up something in Low's, and you'll generally get about half of what you'd pick up from Rae's. What stands out most for me in the latter is the account of Grace's early days, placing them in their historical context and busting a few embroidered myths. There can't have been a more thorough Grace biography than Simon Rae's, and I can't imagine there being too many more.I also read the Low one first, and can't recall learning anymore from the Rae book, except some more detail on the youngest Grace GF, which was very interesting
The Rae one did win cricket book of the year though
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archie mac
International Coach
True, but I already new alot about 'The Grand Old Man' so did not learn any new stuff from the Rae book. They both uncovered the assault Grace made on a teenage boy, and was later covered up.
But Yes you can't see anyone doing a better job than Rae
neville cardus
International Debutant
Well, I haven't quite got that far yet -- I'm still in 1865 --, but I couldn't resist a spot of speed-reading which took me through the parts that mattered. I'm tackling the book in earnest now and enjoying it thoroughly.
I'm surprised that you didn't learn anything new from it; I didn't know, for example, about the court case in which Grace's paternal grandfather was enmeshed, albeit posthumously -- I think.
I'm surprised that you didn't learn anything new from it; I didn't know, for example, about the court case in which Grace's paternal grandfather was enmeshed, albeit posthumously -- I think.
archie mac
International Coach
Yes I learned some new things, but not much tbh, still well worth a read
Days of Grace
International Captain
Really? I'm reading the same book and am on the exact same year as you. That's uncanny. Race you to the finish (you'll probably win though).
Isn't it funny that all three Grace brothers started their first-class careers with ducks.
Fiery
Banned
4.8. Highly recommendedNo I have not, but I heard it was well worth a read, what would you give it out of 5?
archie mac
International Coach
No, not really, I mainly collect, I do have a few doubles that I can sell at a nice price
Fiery
Banned
neville cardus
International Debutant
Very.
I sincerely doubt that, but you're on.Race you to the finish (you'll probably win though).
It is. Who'da thought it?
archie mac
International Coach
Here is another review Slogging The Slavs a very amusing book, I really enjoyed it
archie mac
International Coach
The big difference is that CK is a work of fiction, but I still enjoyed it
archie mac
International Coach
That would be greatI bought this biography of the great SF Barnes today from the book stall at Canterbury. I see it hasn't been reviewed here yet so I'd be happy to do that once I've read it.
Was the forum that shut down the one that I spoke to you on a few occasions?
stumpski
International Captain
Yes, one of the admins pulled the plug on it without consulting anyone. 
A scaled-down version is now housed in a betting forum, but it's not the same - I don't watch cricket to try and win money on it.
Strangely ignored book, that one on Barnes - even Wisden don't seem to have reviewed it. And it looks like I could be the first to write one for Amazon, were I so inclined.
A scaled-down version is now housed in a betting forum, but it's not the same - I don't watch cricket to try and win money on it.Strangely ignored book, that one on Barnes - even Wisden don't seem to have reviewed it. And it looks like I could be the first to write one for Amazon, were I so inclined.
archie mac
International Coach
Yes I have not heard of it, so it would be good to read a review. No good about the other site, maybe some of the lads would like to come here?Yes, one of the admins pulled the plug on it without consulting anyone.
Strangely ignored book, that one on Barnes - even Wisden don't seem to have reviewed it. And it looks like I could be the first to write one for Amazon, were I so inclined.