Seventy-One Not Out: The Reminiscences Of William Caffyn (1899) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165860791)

Seventy-One Not Out: The Reminiscences Of William Caffyn (1899) is a memoir written by William Caffyn, a prominent English cricketer of the 19th century. The book is a collection of his personal recollections and experiences as a cricketer, spanning his career from the 1850s to the 1880s. Caffyn provides a detailed account of his early years, including his childhood in Surrey and his introduction to cricket. He then goes on to describe his career as a professional cricketer, playing for various teams across England, including the All-England Eleven and the Surrey County Cricket Club. The book also includes Caffyn's observations on the evolution of cricket during his lifetime, including changes in equipment, rules, and playing styles. He offers insights into the techniques and strategies of the game, as well as the personalities and rivalries of his fellow players.Overall, Seventy-One Not Out offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of cricket in the Victorian era, as seen through the eyes of one of its most accomplished players.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Caffyn
ISBN-10: 1165860791
ISBN-13: 9781165860791
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d