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100 1 _aWister, Jones,
_d1839-1917
245 1 3 _aA "Bawl" for American Cricket
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-12
508 _aProduced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCricket
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48468
999 _c89307
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