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Author :Jeremy Lonsdale Publisher :Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians ISBN 13 :1912421089 Total Pages :195 pages Book Rating :4.9/5 (124 download)
Book Synopsis A Game Sustained: The impact of the First World War on cricket in Yorkshire 1914-20 by : Jeremy Lonsdale
Download or read book A Game Sustained: The impact of the First World War on cricket in Yorkshire 1914-20 written by Jeremy Lonsdale and published by Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over two million British men were injured or killed in the First World War. Millions more people supported the war effort at home – in factories, fields or by keeping essential services going. In these circumstances, how could something as trivial as cricket continue? For some, it was not acceptable; for others, watching or playing sport were reasonable responses to government calls to ‘carry on’. A Game Sustained examines what happened to cricket at all levels in Yorkshire between 1914 and 1918; how it kept going with so many men away; how its top league managed to attract players such as Hobbs, Barnes and Woolley; and how, when peace came, cricket resumed its place in county life in 1919 and 1920. It is a story of divided opinions and of guilt and uncertainty about the correct way to behave. It is also the story of efforts to sustain traditions and to keep some sense of normality at a time of crisis.
Book Synopsis Cricket in the Second World War by : John Broom
Download or read book Cricket in the Second World War written by John Broom and published by Pen and Sword History. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the civilised world fought for its very survival, Sir Home Gordon, writing in The Cricketer in September 1939, stated that ‘England has now started the grim Test Match with Germany’, the objective of which was to ‘win the Ashes of civilisation’. Despite the interruption of first-class and Test cricket in England, the game continued to be played and watched by hundreds of thousands of people engaged in military and civilian service. In workplaces, cricket clubs, and military establishments, as well as on the famous grounds of the country, players of all abilities kept the sporting flag flying to sustain morale. Matches raised vast sums for war charities whilst in the north and midlands, competitive League cricket continued, with many Test and county players being employed as weekend professionals by the clubs. Further afield the game continued in all the Test-playing nations and in further-flung outposts around the world. Troops stationed in Europe, Africa and the Far East seized on any opportunity to play cricket, often in the most unusual of circumstances. Luxurious sporting clubs in Egypt hosted matches that pitted English service teams against their Commonwealth counterparts. Luminaries such as Wally Hammond and Lindsay Hassett were cheered on by their uniformed countrymen. Inevitably there was a sombre side to cricket’s wartime account. From renowned Test stars such as Hedley Verity to the keen but modest club player, many cricketers paid the ultimate price for Allied victory. The Victory Tests of 1945 were played against a backdrop of relief and sorrow. Nevertheless, cricket would emerge intact into the post-war world in broadly the same format as 1939. The game had sustained its soul and played its part in the sad but necessary victory of the Grim Test.
Book Synopsis Wisden on the Great War by : Andrew Renshaw
Download or read book Wisden on the Great War written by Andrew Renshaw and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of the 1917 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack were advised by the editor, Sydney Pardon: “Its chief feature is a record of the cricketers who have fallen in the War – the Roll of Honour, so far as the national game is concerned.” By the time the conflict was over, Wisden had carried almost 1,800 obituaries. Test players like Colin Blythe were far outnumbered by men with a lesser claim to fame, as schoolboy cricketers were sent out to the battlefields fresh from their playing fields. Amid the carnage and confusion, errors inevitably crept in: names were wrong and there were cases of mistaken identity. Some mistakes have lain buried in Wisden's pages for a century: as this book discloses, three men outlived their obituary by many years. All the obituaries have been updated in Wisden on the Great War with new information about the subjects' lives and deaths, their families and memorials, and ordered by the year of death. There is a listing of the 289 men who had played first-class cricket, while the 89 who did not get an obituary in Wisden are now recognised. The book also lists for the first time the 407 first-class cricketers who were decorated for gallantry, of whom 381 survived. Among the men included is an officer who as a boy was an inspiration for J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, and one whose agonising death on the battlefield is movingly described in Robert Graves' Goodbye to All That. These men now receive proper tribute, along with literary names that are already well-known, such as Rupert Brooke, who headed his school's bowling averages in 1906 and received an obituary in Wisden that mentioned that, at the time of his death, he 'had gained considerable reputation as a poet'. The wartime Wisdens have long been cherished by families whose relatives are commemorated in them, but the originals are scarce and command a high price. Now the lives of the men are properly celebrated, enhanced by many remarkable stories of courage and coincidence. The result is a poignant insight into the cohorts of cricketers who played the ultimate game for their country.
Download or read book The Cricket War written by Gideon Haigh and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1977, the cricket world woke to discover that a 39-year-old businessman called Kerry Packer had signed thirty-five elite international players for his own televised World Series Cricket. The Cricket War, now published with a new introduction and afterword, is the definitive account of the split that changed the game on the field and on the screen. In helmets, under lights, with white balls and in coloured clothes, the outlaw armies of Ian Chappell, Tony Greig and Clive Lloyd fought a daily battle of survival. In boardrooms and courtrooms, Packer and cricket's rulers fought a bitter war of nerves. A compelling account of top-class sporting life, The Cricket War also gives a unique insight into the motives and methods of the tycoon who became Australia's richest man.
Book Synopsis Cricket in the First World War: Play Up! Play the Game by : John Broom
Download or read book Cricket in the First World War: Play Up! Play the Game written by John Broom and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Europe descended into war over the summer of 1914, cricket in England continued as it had for the preceding few decades. Counties continued with their championship program, clubs in the North and Midlands maintained their league and cup rivalries while less competitive clubs elsewhere enjoyed friendly matches. However, voices were soon raised in criticism of this 'business as usual' approach - most notably that of cricket's Grand Old Man, W.G. Grace. Names became absent from first-class and club scorecards as players left for military service and by the end of the year it was clear that 1915's cricket season would be very different.And so it would continue for four summers. Rolls of honor lengthened as did the grim lists of cricket's dead and maimed. Some club cricket did continue in wartime Britain, often amidst bitter disputes as to its appropriateness. Charity matches were organized to align the game with the national war effort.As the British Empire rallied behind the mother country, so cricket around the world became restricted and players from far and wide joined the sad ranks of sacrifice.Cricket emerged into the post-war world initially unsure of itself but the efforts that had been made to sustain the game's infrastructure during the conflict ensured that it would experience a second golden age between the wars.
Download or read book Final Wicket written by Nigel McCrery and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While cricket remains a national game today, at the beginning of the Twentieth Century, it was THE national game. Cricketers were the sporting icons of their age, as footballers are today. When the call to arms was made in 1914 and the years of war that followed, it was answered in droves by young men including Test and First Class cricketers. The machine guns and gas of the Western Front and other theatres did not discriminate and many hundreds of these star performers perished alongside their lesser known comrades. The author has researched the lives and deaths of over 200 top class cricketers who made the ultimate sacrifice. He includes not just British players but those from the Empire. The enormity of the horror and wholesale loss of life during The Great War is well demonstrated by these moving biographies.
Download or read book The Coming Storm written by Nigel McCrery and published by Pen & Sword Books. This book was released on 2017-07-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The outbreak of the Second World War came towards the closing stages of the 1939 cricket season. 'Hitler permitted us almost to complete an exceptionally interesting season, ' Sir Home Gordon, wrote in the Cricketer magazine, 'When shall we see the stumps pitched again?' As the West Indies touring team canceled their last five matches and sailed home before the U-boat threat developed, the treasures at Lord's, including the Ashes, were sent to a secret location for safekeeping. The Marylebone Cricket Club cancelled its tour to India - England played under the MCC banner then. During the ensuing conflict twelve test cricketers (five English, two South Africans, one Australian and one New Zealander) perished together with 130 first class players. In this superbly researched sequel to Final Wicket, covering cricketing fatalities during The Great War, this book reveals each man's career details, including cricketing statistics, and the circumstances of death. There is also a brief history of the game during the War. Arguably the period between the two world wars was the golden age of cricket, and this book honors those who made it so only to die serving their countries in a different way.
Book Synopsis The Final Over by : Christopher Sandford
Download or read book The Final Over written by Christopher Sandford and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the 2015 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Cross British Sports Book of the Year 2015 (Cricket category). August 1914 brought an end to the 'Golden Age' of English cricket. At least 210 professional cricketers (out of a total of 278 registered) signed up to fight, of whom thirty-four were killed. However, that period and those men were far more than merely statistics: here we follow in intimate detail not only the cricketers of that fateful last summer before the war, but also the simple pleasures and daily struggles of their family lives and the whole fabric of English social life as it existed on the eve of that cataclysm: the First World War. With unprecedented access to personal and war diaries, and other papers, Sandford expertly recounts the stories of such greats as Hon. Lionel Tennyson, as he moves virtually overnight from the round of Chelsea and Mayfair parties into the front line at the Marne; the violin-playing bowler Colin Blythe, who asked to be moved up to a front-line unit at Passchendaele, following the death in action of his brother, with tragic consequences; and the widely popular Hampshire amateur player Robert Jesson, whose sometimes comic, frequently horrific and always enthralling experiences of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign are vividly brought to life. The Final Over is undoubtedly a gripping, moving and fully human account of this most poignant summer of the twentieth century, both on and off the field of play.
Book Synopsis 'Front Foot' to 'Front Line' by : ANDREW. HIGNELL
Download or read book 'Front Foot' to 'Front Line' written by ANDREW. HIGNELL and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Front Foot to Front Line commemorates Welsh cricket's contribution to the Great War by chronicling the lives of 55 professional and amateur cricketers who left the friendly rivalry of the crease for the brutality and horror of the trenches, and lost their lives as servicemen on the bloody battlefields of Europe. Includes 93 black-and-white photographs.
Book Synopsis The Last Great War by : Adrian Gregory
Download or read book The Last Great War written by Adrian Gregory and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-16 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was it that the British people believed they were fighting for in 1914–18? This compelling history of the British home front during the First World War offers an entirely new account of how British society understood and endured the war. Drawing on official archives, memoirs, diaries and letters, Adrian Gregory sheds new light on the public reaction to the war, examining the role of propaganda and rumour in fostering patriotism and hatred of the enemy. He shows the importance of the ethic of volunteerism and the rhetoric of sacrifice in debates over where the burdens of war should fall as well as the influence of religious ideas on wartime culture. As the war drew to a climax and tensions about the distribution of sacrifices threatened to tear society apart, he shows how victory and the processes of commemoration helped create a fiction of a society united in grief.
Download or read book The Tented Field written by Tom Melville and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an analytical explanation of why cricket failed as an American sporting institution. Devotes much attention to the rise of organized American sports immediately before and after the Civil War and interprets this phenomenon in the context of both its premodern American history as well as its development up to the First World War. The geographical focus is on the larger urban areas of the Atlantic seaboard, but other urban and rural areas are also discussed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Synopsis International Poetry of the First World War by : Constance M. Ruzich
Download or read book International Poetry of the First World War written by Constance M. Ruzich and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging far beyond the traditional canon, this ground-breaking anthology casts a vivid new light on poetic responses to the First World War. Bringing together poems by soldiers and non-combatants, patriots and dissenters, and from all sides of the conflict across the world, International Poetry of the First World War reveals the crucial public role that poetry played in shaping responses to and the legacies of the conflict. Across over 150 poems, this anthology explores such topics as the following: · Life at the Front · Psychological trauma · Noncombatants and the home front · Rationalising the war · Remembering the dead · Peace and the aftermath of the war With contextual notes throughout, the book includes poems written by authors from America, Australia, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, and South Africa.
Book Synopsis Wisden on the Great War by : Andrew Renshaw
Download or read book Wisden on the Great War written by Andrew Renshaw and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lasting memorial to those from the cricketing world who fought and those who fell.
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Book Synopsis Rhymes of a Red Cross Man by : Robert W. Service
Download or read book Rhymes of a Red Cross Man written by Robert W. Service and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the poignant world of wartime poetry with Robert W. Service's stirring collection, "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man." Prepare to be moved by Service's evocative verses, which offer a profound glimpse into the experiences of soldiers, nurses, and civilians during the tumultuous years of World War I. Join Service as he takes you on a journey through the trenches, hospitals, and battlefields of the Great War, capturing the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of those caught in the turmoil of conflict. Through his vivid imagery and heartfelt words, you'll witness the pain of separation, the anguish of loss, and the enduring spirit of resilience that sustains even in the darkest of times. Explore the themes and motifs that resonate throughout Service's poetry, from the universal longing for peace and solace to the indomitable spirit of compassion and camaraderie that binds humanity together in the face of adversity. His poignant verses offer a timeless meditation on the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring power of hope, love, and courage in the midst of chaos. Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the lives and experiences of those touched by war as Service introduces you to a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own stories of heroism, heartache, and hope. From the brave soldiers on the front lines to the dedicated nurses tending to the wounded, Service's poetry pays tribute to the unsung heroes who serve with courage and compassion in times of crisis. The overall tone of "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man" is one of reverence and reflection, as Service honors the sacrifices made by those who give their all in service to others. His poetry is both poignant and powerful, offering a timeless reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring legacy of compassion and courage that transcends the battlefield. Since its publication, "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man" has touched the hearts of readers around the world with its poignant verses and universal themes. Service's collection continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, offering a stirring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. As you immerse yourself in Service's heartfelt poetry, you'll find yourself moved by the beauty and poignancy of his words, which speak to the shared experiences of love, loss, and longing that unite us all as human beings. His timeless verses will stay with you long after you've turned the final page, inspiring you to cherish the precious gift of life and love. Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and power of Robert W. Service's "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man." Whether you're a poetry lover, a history enthusiast, or simply seeking solace and inspiration in troubled times, this timeless collection is sure to touch your heart and soul. Grab your copy now and allow Service's poignant verses to transport you to a world of courage, compassion, and hope.
Book Synopsis Sport and the Home Front by : Matthew Taylor
Download or read book Sport and the Home Front written by Matthew Taylor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-31 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport and the Home Front contributes in significant and original ways to our understanding of the social and cultural history of the Second World War. It explores the complex and contested treatment of sport in government policy, media representations and the everyday lives of wartime citizens. Acknowledged as a core component of British culture, sport was also frequently criticised, marginalised and downplayed, existing in a constant state of tension between notions of normality and exceptionality, routine and disruption, the everyday and the extraordinary. The author argues that sport played an important, yet hitherto neglected, role in maintaining the morale of the British people and providing a reassuring sense of familiarity at a time of mass anxiety and threat. Through the conflict, sport became increasingly regarded as characteristic of Britishness; a symbol of the ‘ordinary’ everyday lives in defence of which the war was being fought. Utilised to support the welfare of war workers, the entertainment of service personnel at home and abroad and the character formation of schoolchildren and young citizens, sport permeated wartime culture, contributing to new ways in which the British imagined the past, present and future. Using a wide range of personal and public records – from diary writing and club minute books to government archives – this book breaks new ground in both the history of the British home front and the history of sport.
Book Synopsis The Great World War, 1914-45 by : Peter Liddle
Download or read book The Great World War, 1914-45 written by Peter Liddle and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emphasis of this book is on the human experience that binds together the history of the two World Wars: v.2. The peoples' experience -- The cultural experience -- The moral experience -- Reflections.
