Summary
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. During his long career that stretched from the age of W.G. Grace to the era of Don Bradman, he scored more first-class runs and centuries than any player. Even today, he remains England’s greatest run maker in Ashes Tests. He changed the art of batting with his elegant style, and tr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780224083300 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0224083309 |
| Author: | Leo McKinstry |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Yellow Jersey Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer
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 *
Impressively researched… McKinstry does an excellent job recounting Hobbes’ exploits – Mike Atherton * The Times *
About The Author
Leo McKinstry
Leo McKinstry, born in Belfast in 1962, writes regularly for the Daily Express, the Daily Mail, and The Spectator. He has authored nine books, including a biography of Geoff Boycott, which was recently named one of the finest cricket books ever written in a Wisden poll. His biography of Jack and Bobby Charlton was a top-ten bestseller and won the Sports Book of the Year award, while his study of Lord Rosebery won Channel Four Political Book of the Year. Most recently, he has written a trilogy about the RAF in the Second World War.
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