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Discover the ultimate celebration of sports with our exquisite anthology, perfect for any sports enthusiast! This **brand new** edition, published in **2023** by Pan Macmillan UK, showcases the beauty and diversity of sports throughout history. From the elite competition of rugby and football to the charming rural games played on village greens, this collection caters to every sporting passion. Enjoy the nostalgia of an exclusive golf club experience or simply relish the joy of a leisurely bicycle ride.
This remarkable anthology is a part of **the Macmillan Collector's Library**, known for its stunning, pocket-sized classics featuring ribbon markers, making it not only a delightful read but also an ideal gift for book lovers and sports fans alike. Edited and introduced by esteemed sports historian **Professor Martin Polley**, this edition offers a wide-ranging exploration of classic writings about sports, drawn from various genres, including journalism, diaries, and fiction.
Journey through time with contributions from literary legends, including **Shakespeare**, **George Orwell**, **Daniel Defoe**, **Jane Austen**, and **Lewis Carroll**. With reflective pieces on horse racing, archery, croquet, and more, this collection provides a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary sports narratives.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529075816
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A sparkling anthology celebrating sport in all its variety; from elite rugby and football to rural games on the village green, from an exclusive golf club to the sheer pleasure of a bicycle ride.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by sports historian, Professor Martin Polley.
A treat for sports fans, dip into this wide-ranging, entertaining collection of classic writing drawn from journalism, diaries, drama, fiction and more. On Your Marks spans from Elizabethan Shakespeare to twentieth-century George Orwell and features Daniel Defoe on horse racing, Jane Austen on archery, Lewis Carroll on croquet and many more.
This remarkable anthology is a part of **the Macmillan Collector's Library**, known for its stunning, pocket-sized classics featuring ribbon markers, making it not only a delightful read but also an ideal gift for book lovers and sports fans alike. Edited and introduced by esteemed sports historian **Professor Martin Polley**, this edition offers a wide-ranging exploration of classic writings about sports, drawn from various genres, including journalism, diaries, and fiction.
Journey through time with contributions from literary legends, including **Shakespeare**, **George Orwell**, **Daniel Defoe**, **Jane Austen**, and **Lewis Carroll**. With reflective pieces on horse racing, archery, croquet, and more, this collection provides a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary sports narratives.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529075816
Year: 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
A sparkling anthology celebrating sport in all its variety; from elite rugby and football to rural games on the village green, from an exclusive golf club to the sheer pleasure of a bicycle ride.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by sports historian, Professor Martin Polley.
A treat for sports fans, dip into this wide-ranging, entertaining collection of classic writing drawn from journalism, diaries, drama, fiction and more. On Your Marks spans from Elizabethan Shakespeare to twentieth-century George Orwell and features Daniel Defoe on horse racing, Jane Austen on archery, Lewis Carroll on croquet and many more.