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`Impressively researched' --The Times
`Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer' --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'
--Daily Mail
`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' --Daily Mail
`McKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated' --Spectator
`It makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness' --The Sunday Times
`Magnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man'. --Mail on Sunday
`Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer' --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'
--Daily Mail
`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' --Daily Mail
`McKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated' --Spectator
`It makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness' --The Sunday Times
`Magnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man'. --Mail on Sunday
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The first comprehensive biography of the biggest run scorer that cricket has ever known
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this biography of Jack Hobbs, who is quite possibly the greatest ever English batsman. The book, however, is not just a biography, but also a social history of the life and times of the subject, when professional cricketers were looked down upon by the amateurs who controlled the game. Hobbs was one of those who helped to change that, although not through being militant, but purely through the artistry and success of his cricket (he was also an outstanding fielder and useful bowler), and his popularity, both at home and in Australia..
Although the book covers Hobbs prodigious run scoring in some detail, it does not resort to lots of boring statistics to do so. Indeed, it also covers his personal and family life, as well as one or two controversial incidents that took place!
Very highly recommended, and a fine tribute to a wonderful cricketer, and a gentleman.
Although the book covers Hobbs prodigious run scoring in some detail, it does not resort to lots of boring statistics to do so. Indeed, it also covers his personal and family life, as well as one or two controversial incidents that took place!
Very highly recommended, and a fine tribute to a wonderful cricketer, and a gentleman.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have known Jack Hobbs since I was given my very first Book of British Heroes. As a cricket lover (playing and spectator) and an avid reader, there was a gap in my cricket education namely Sir Jack Hobbs (The Master). This book must have been difficult to write as most of those who actually played with or knew Hobbs during his playing days are no longer with us. The author tries very hard to cover all aspects of the life of Hobbs and actually succeeds although at times, the dialogue is a little mundane.
I venture to suggest that if Hobbs had been playing now, he would have incurred the wrath of the selectors and quite probably have found himself not being selected for England.
Read the book and learn about this fascinating cricketer whose love of life comes over so very well and enjoy. I most certainly did.
I venture to suggest that if Hobbs had been playing now, he would have incurred the wrath of the selectors and quite probably have found himself not being selected for England.
Read the book and learn about this fascinating cricketer whose love of life comes over so very well and enjoy. I most certainly did.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A book on the life of one of the Greatest Batsmen Surrey and England have ever produced.
11 Sep 2011
Format:Hardcover
This book gave me a very good insight into one of cricket history's greatest ever players. Having heard about his run records, walked through the Hobbs Gates and seen cricket played on Parkers Piece Cambridge, it was fascinating to put detail to the legend. It gives you an understanding of how cricket was played when the old attitudes of Players and Gentlemen, Professionals and Amateurs were at their height. This book is insightful without being heavy and will serve any cricket fan well. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Hubby's well chuffed!
Bought this book for my hubby for his birthday,worth it to see him chuffed like a kid. Lol fast delivery aswell
Published 7 months ago by MazzaConna
jack hobbs biography
This book is a very high standard. It not only gives an insight into one of the greatest cricketers, it also tells of how Cambridge and London were for working class people at the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by alan s
Jack Hobbs by Leo Mckinstry
Well research and easy to read, tho perhaps trying too hard to find any "dirt" on the subject. Otherwise very fair and I think accurate view of the subject
Published 11 months ago by Strike 69
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