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THE REDUCED HISTORY OF RUGBY
THE OVAL-SHAPED STORY OF THE UNION GAME SQUEEZED INTO 80 MINUTES |
| By: |
Iain Spragg, Tony Husband (Illus) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£8.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0233001220 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780233001227 |
| Publisher: |
CARLTON BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
6 February, 2006 |
| Pages: |
128 |
| Description: |
Captures the essence of William Webb Ellis, the daddy of oval ball games, in 80 minutes. This is the story of rugby - a compilation of match reports, spoof correspondence and cartoons. From the playing fields of Edwardian England's public schools to the splendour of Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, the game's achievements and happenings are recalled. |
| Synopsis: |
A lot of rucking and mauling has gone on since William Webb Ellis first picked up the ball and ran, but this doughty little book heroically manages to capture the true essence of the daddy of all oval ball games in just 80 minutes (plus 20 minutes of overtime). This is the story of rugby as never been told before: a jinking, weaving compilation of surreal match reports, spoof correspondence and quirky cartoons. From the playing fields of Edwardian England's public schools to the canopied splendour of Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, the game's towering achievements, hilarious happenings and ludicrous coincidences are entertainingly recalled. |
| Illustrations: |
75 black & white cartoons |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Andre Deutsch Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |