Swallows and Hawke: England's Cricket Tourists, the MCC and the Making of South

Description: Swallows and Hawke by Richard Parry, Andre Odendaal Swallows and Hawke is the compelling story of crickets second-oldest rivalry, exploring 15 English cricket tours to South Africa. It juxtaposes sensational action on the pitch with a kaleidoscope of player experiences - in jail or chased by rhinos - all framed within an analysis of racism, apartheid and African resistance. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Swallows and Hawke is a captivating account of 80 years of compelling cricket. From South Africas stunning first ever Test win by one wicket in 1907 to Syd Barnes and Herby Taylor locked in iconic combat in 1914, to Cliff Gladwins scrambled last-ball victory in 1949, all the standout moments are here. On the pitch, the cricketers faced extreme heat and dust, unplayable wickets and a wily and resilient opposition. Off the pitch they inspected mining compounds, were terrified by Zulu dancers and found themselves in jail or chased by rhinos. Over 15 tours the emissaries of Empire bestrode the pavilions of power with mine-owners and politicians, from Kruger to Verwoerd. They turned a blind eye to oppression and resistance and colluded with a new national mythology of white supremacy featuring ox-wagons and Blood River. The cricketing dramas take place within the perennial African struggles over land, labour and freedom as the cricketing relationship between MCC and South Africa forges the bonds of Empire. Author Biography Dr Richard Parry writes on cricket and resistance to colonialism, was joint editor of Cricket and Society in South Africa (2018) and co-author of Too Black to Wear Whites: The Story of Krom Hendricks (2021). Prof. Andre Odendaal is a former first-class cricketer and writer in residence at the University of the Western Cape, and is currently project leader for a new four-volume revisionist history of SA cricket from 1795 to the present. Review "The book rightfully places itself in the tradition of Mike Marqusee, Ramachandra Guha and Derek Birley. Packed with detail." * The Cricketers Best Books of 2023 *"Did you think there was nothing more to be said about the DOliveira affair? Richard Parry and Andre Odendaal would persuade you otherwise. [Their] new account of Anglo-South African cricket promises Exciting new evidence of the unfolding of the DOliveira saga... The authors deliver on that promise." * Journal of the Cricket Society *"Already I am regretting not giving more space to Swallows and Hawke, in which Richard Parry and Andre Odendaal evaluate 15 English tours to South Africa. That title was yet another triumph for Pitch, one of the proudly independent publishers who serve the game so well." -- Paul Edwards * The Cricketer *"This important book is a must read for anyone with an interest in the history of Test Cricket between England and South Africa... One of the strengths of Swallows and Hawke is the ability to look at the social history of the time and the changes that took place. This one is highly recommended." -- Martin Chandler * Cricket Web * Details ISBN1801501343 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1801501343 ISBN-13 9781801501347 Format Hardcover Pages 448 Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Hove Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Andre Odendaal Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd AU Release Date 2022-07-11 NZ Release Date 2022-07-11 Publication Date 2022-07-11 UK Release Date 2022-07-11 Subtitle Englands Cricket Tourists, the MCC and the Making of South Africa 1888-1968 Alternative 9781801502856 DEWEY 796.3580968 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136343987;

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