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100 1 _aHutchinson, Horace G.
_q(Horace Gordon),
_d1859-1932
245 1 0 _aCricket
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aCountry Life Library of Sport
500 _aRelease date is 2015-11-03
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Cricket" by Horace G. Hutchinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and evolution of cricket, covering various aspects of the sport from its origins to the development of techniques and the changes in rules over the years. It delves into the game’s context in England's culture, offering insights into famous players and matches, as well as significant changes in playing strategies. The beginning of the work sets the stage with a preface that highlights the unique collection of illustrations featuring the game of cricket through different eras. It notes that the recent developments have allowed for a broader appreciation of cricket as not just a sport but a significant cultural phenomenon. Additionally, the opening chapter discusses the historical development of cricket, tracing its evolution from primitive beginnings to the formalized game recognizable today. Hutchinson reflects on the origins of the game's rules and equipment, mentioning how batting and bowling techniques have significantly changed over time as a response to each other, providing an engaging framework for understanding cricket's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCricket
830 0 _aCountry Life Library of Sport
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50373
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