The Cricket of Abel, Hirst, and Shrewsbury by E. F. Benson and Eustace Miles
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"The Cricket of Abel, Hirst, and Shrewsbury" by E. F. Benson and Eustace Miles is a sports manual written in the early 20th century. This instructional guide delves into the techniques of cricket, focusing on aspects such as batting, bowling, and fielding, and aims to enhance the skills of both beginners and more experienced players. The book combines practical advice with insights from noted cricket figures, specifically analyzing the playing styles of
three influential cricketers: Abel, Hirst, and Shrewsbury. The beginning of the text provides a detailed preface that emphasizes the importance of self-instruction and observation in learning cricket. It outlines the challenges faced by beginners who struggle to learn from watching experts and introduces the use of photographs to help illustrate proper techniques. The authors express their intention to create a systematic approach to mastering cricket fundamentals, presenting an array of exercises and tips designed to foster an understanding of the game. By encouraging readers to study successful players and apply their observations, the book sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the mechanics of cricket, with a specific focus on batting and its various intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Miles, Eustace, 1868-1948 |
| LoC No. | 41023399 |
| Title | The Cricket of Abel, Hirst, and Shrewsbury |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Cricket |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58702 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58702-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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