02187cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500340015626400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801850040752011930059253400450178565300120183085600430184248468UtSlPG20260610134120.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05023424  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWister, Jones,d1839-191713aA "Bawl" for American Cricket 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-03-12  aProduced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"A 'Bawl' for American Cricket" by Jones Wister is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket, written in the late 19th century. This book serves primarily as an instructional manual, aimed at promoting the game of cricket among American youth. It delves into the history, rules, and techniques of cricket while comparing it to the more popular sport of baseball, emphasizing the physical, mental, and moral advantages cricket offers.  In the book, Wister discusses the origins of cricket in America and outlines the evolution of the game, detailing the establishment of clubs and notable matches throughout the years. He highlights the importance of various roles within the game, such as the bowler, batsman, and wicketkeeper, offering tips and strategies for players. The author advocates for a greater appreciation of cricket in America and provides insights on how to improve the game, focusing on training, discipline, and the spirit of competition. Ultimately, Wister's aim is to inspire enthusiasm for cricket and to encourage its widespread adoption among American youth as a means of fostering health, camaraderie, and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCricket40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48468