Jack Hobbs: England's Greatest Cricketer
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (648 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0224083309 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The first comprehensive biography of the biggest run scorer that cricket has ever known. The astonishing feats of Sir Jack Hobbs continue to resonate more than a century after he first played Test cricket. Other dramatic episodes include a bitter dispute over the England captaincy in the 1920s, as well as and two occasions when he came close to death. With its colourful detail, historical context and readable style, this ground-breaking book is an important addition to sports literature.. He changed the art of batting with his elegant style, and transformed the status of professional cricketers through the strength of his quiet, dignified personality. Despite his significance in the game, there has never been a comprehensive biography of Hobbs. During his long career that stretched from the age of W. Grace to the era of Don Bradman, he scored more first-class runs and centuries than any player. G. It is a tale full of controversy, such as the previously unknown row over his actions in the First World War, when he was accused of "scandalous behaviour" by the cricket establishment. Even today, he remains England's greatest run-maker in Ashes Tests. Now Leo McKinstry, the acclaimed author of a best-selling life of Geoff Boycott, has remedied that. Based on a wealth of new material, including interviews with the Hobbs family, the boo
The best cricket biography I have read The best cricket biography I have read. Beautifully written and covers all aspects of the Masters career and life. Also puts his career into historical context. I can't recommend this book enough.
"Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer" -- Robert Cheshire Literary Review "This learned and wide-ranging book skilfully recreates a vanished world and resuscitates the reputation of one who might well be England's greatest cricketer" -- Marcus Berkman Daily Mail "McKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated" -- Michael Henderson Spectator "Magnificent A tender and intriguing picture of the man" -- Michael Simkins Mail on Sunday "It makes for excellent social history McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness" -- Simon Wilde Sunday Times
He has written nine books, including a life of Geoff Boycott, which was recently named one of the finest cricket books written in a Wisden poll. Most recently he has written a trilogy about the RAF in the Second World War. LEO MCKINSTRY, born in Belfast in 1962, writes regularly for the Daily Express, the Daily Mail and the Spectator. . His biography of Jack and Bobby Charlton was a top-ten bestseller and