Cricket Books

[Dave Gregory]

The Gibson preview of the 1897/98 tour would be good. Also, does Ranji make any reference to Syd Gregory in his piece on fielding?

[archie mac]

Originally Posted by neville cardus

Which ones (if any) haven't you read?

The Albert Gibson stuff, I can't recall reading

[neville cardus]

Originally Posted by Dave Gregory

The Gibson preview of the 1897/98 tour would be good.

Watch this space. It is not a particularly good piece -- Gibson is as digressive as Benaud in My Spin --, but it is replete with anecdote.

Also, does Ranji make any reference to Syd Gregory in his piece on fielding?

As it turns out, that piece is just an excerpt from his then-forthcoming Jubilee Book. I'll scan it, though, in case you do not have said book, and let you see for yourself.

[neville cardus]

I have put it up here. What's say we engage with the text and make a long-winded discussion out of it?

[neville cardus]

In return, would you chaps mind browsing through your respective personal libraries in search of Mary Gladstone (Mrs. Drew), Her Diaries and Letters and a similar volume on John Ruskin. Both were present at the 1882 Test Match, and both wrote about it.

[Dave Gregory]

As it turns out, that piece is just an excerpt from his then-forthcoming Jubilee Book

I wondered if that was the case. Interesting stuff nonetheless.

Mary Gladstone (Mrs. Drew), Her Diaries and Letters and a similar volume on John Ruskin

Strangely enough, my personal library doesn't include much on British politics, but I'm sure Archie will have it. If not, let me know and I can probably get it through the inter-library loan system at uni.

[archie mac]

Originally Posted by neville cardus

In return, would you chaps mind browsing through your respective personal libraries in search of Mary Gladstone (Mrs. Drew), Her Diaries and Letters and a similar volume on John Ruskin. Both were present at the 1882 Test Match, and both wrote about it.

I shall have a check

[neville cardus]

Originally Posted by Dave Gregory

I wondered if that was the case. Interesting stuff nonetheless.

You don't have it, then?

Strangely enough, my personal library doesn't include much on British politics,

Whereas mine, remarkably, has an embarrassment. I went through it tonight and was (pleasantly) surprised at the cornucopia of tomes on Peel, Gladstone and Disraeli.

The Victorians were a fascinating bunch, and more in love with their cricket than perhaps any other historical people from the game's land of birth. Overall, they are probably surpassed only by modern-day subcontinentals.

but I'm sure Archie will have it.

Thanks to him for taking a gander.

If not, let me know and I can probably get it through the inter-library loan system at uni.

And thanks to you for that very kind offer.

[Lillian Thomson]

Originally Posted by archie mac

LT are you there?

http://www.cricketweb.net/cricketbooks/5030.php

Good review Arch, I could almost have written it myself........in fact I did write most of it in this thread.

[archie mac]

Originally Posted by Lillian Thomson

Good review Arch, I could almost have written it myself........in fact I did write most of it in this thread.

Yes I am yet to read it

If you would ever like to write a review of a book, let me know, we would love to have one

kehlers at iprimus dot com dot au

[Pratters]

Am reading on the history of cricket indepth. Have finished about 30% of John Major's Early Years of Cricket. Up next will be Nyren's widely acclaimed book after which will be Great Characters from the Golden Age by Malaise and finally Glory Days of Cricket by Ashley Mote.

Had ordered the new Wisden and can't wait for it to arrive.

Some good reading ahead...

[archie mac]

Originally Posted by Pratyush

Am reading on the history of cricket indepth. Have finished about 30% of John Major's Early Years of Cricket. Up next will be Nyren's widely acclaimed book after which will be Great Characters from the Golden Age by Malaise and finally Glory Days of Cricket by Ashley Mote.

Had ordered the new Wisden and can't wait for it to arrive.

Some good reading ahead...

All are good reads, so enjoy

[Isaac C]

In terms of autobiographies then there’s 3 which really stand out.

1. Shane Warne My Illustrated Career
For me probably the best cricket autobiography I've ever read.

2. Shane Warne: My Autobiography
Again another great book.

3. Michael Atherton: Opening Up
Just behind the other two; he talks about what it was like captaining England in the 1990's and many other things.

Also Michael Vaughn's a year in the sun is a very good book and I'm currently reading Ian Bothams autobiography.

[archie mac]

Originally Posted by Isaac C

In terms of autobiographies then there’s 3 which really stand out.

1. Shane Warne My Illustrated Career
For me probably the best cricket autobiography I've ever read.

2. Shane Warne: My Autobiography
Again another great book.

3. Michael Atherton: Opening Up
Just behind the other two; he talks about what it was like captaining England in the 1990's and many other things.

Also Michael Vaughn's a year in the sun is a very good book and I'm currently reading Ian Bothams autobiography.

I thought the Atherton book much, much better than the Warne bio

[Isaac C]

Originally Posted by archie mac

I thought the Atherton book much, much better than the Warne bio

Another I forgot to put on there was Alec Stewarts autobiography is quite good. There isn't another Shane Warne type book on the market eg. from an Aussie playing in this current era. There's been a few Atherton style books from guys like Stewart. But I'm not putting it down at all its a brilliant book.