We’re a bit late this year, but with this being a special edition of the good book, there was rather more for Archie to read than in the past.
CRICKET BOOKS
An interesting title and, it would seem from Martin’s review, one that is well worth tracking down.
A collection of obituaries from the Daily Telegraph may seem a sombre subject on which to dwell, but Martin’s review indicates that in fact it is anything but.
This week Archie reviews a recent biography of a member of the Australian side who played in the 1912 Triangular series in England, Jimmy Mattthews.
Some books are timeless, and it is difficult to imagine that a time will come when the collection of biographical sketches that David reviews this week will seem dated.
To get a book about Australian cricket prior to the Great War past the eyes of Archie Mac without his red pen being used is quite an achievement, but Malcolm Knox seems to have done that at a canter.
It sounds like this week’s book is the perfect illustration of why the game of cricket has the finest written archive of all sports.
Sometimes opening a book that has long been out of print can reveal a veritable treasure trove of information – from David Mutton’s review it seems that this is not one of them.
This week Martin revisits a book he first read almost thirty years ago. His review explains why he views it rather differently now.
This week one of the best writers on the game appears for the first time on CW – and yes the accompanying image is of the somewhat unusual dust jacket of the first edition.