The Manual Of Cricket: With Numerous Illustrations, Comprising The Laws Of The Game, Some Account Of Its History, And Of The Progressive Impr (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437376142)

""The Manual of Cricket"" by Alexander D. Paterson, published in 1847, is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket. The book contains numerous illustrations and covers the laws of the game, as well as providing a brief history of cricket and the progressive improvements made to the game over time. This manual is a valuable resource for cricket enthusiasts and players alike, providing a detailed understanding of the rules and techniques involved in the sport. The author, Alexander D. Paterson, was a prominent figure in the cricket world during the mid-19th century and his expertise is evident in the thoroughness of this manual. Overall, ""The Manual of Cricket"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and intricacies of this beloved sport.Directions And Instructions In The Practice And Play Of This Manly And Athletic Exercise, And Suggestions As To The Variations And Applications Of The Play, So As To Afford Satisfactory Recreation To Small Numbers Of Players. The Whole Being Intended As A Complete Cricketer�������s Guide. To Which Is Added The Body, And All That Is Important Of Felix On The Bat.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: Alexander D. Paterson
ISBN-10: 1437376142
ISBN-13: 9781437376142
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 172
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d