Hamilton, Duncan

Harold Larwood

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ISBN 13:: 9781849162074
author:: Hamilton, Duncan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Quercus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 388
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
Genre:: Biography & Autobiography / Sports
Condition:: New
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Harold Larwood: A Working-Class Hero of Cricket. Larwood's life is one of tragic betrayal and ultimate redemption. As part of the infamous Bodyline series, he was scapegoated for his role in a diplomatic crisis that brought Anglo-Australian relations to a head. Despite being simply following orders, Larwood never played cricket for England again. Devastated by this turn of events, he eventually emigrated to Australia, where he found acceptance from a country that had once shunned him. Acclaimed author Duncan Hamilton has gained unprecedented access to the late sportsman's family and archives to tell the story of a true working-class hero and cricketing legend. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Larwood's life, one that sheds light on the complexities of his character and the circumstances that shaped his career.

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