Cricket: The Great Ones, edited by John Arlott and published in 1967 by Pelham Books, is a collection of essays profiling eight of the finest batsmen in cricket history. Featuring contributions from notable writers like Neville Cardus on Victor Trumper, C.L.R. James on George Headley, Jim Kilburn on Walter Hammond, and A.A. Thomson on W.G. Grace, the book celebrates legendary figures including Don Bradman and Jack Hobbs. Spanning three countries and a century of cricket, it offers vivid, expertly crafted portraits of these iconic players, highlighting their skills and lasting impact on the game.
In a very good condition. No dust jacket. Cover is clean and all pages are …