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SHORTLISTED FOR THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 

George Hirst, Schofield Haigh and Wilfred Rhodes were known as The Triumvirate. Inseparable pals off the field and a devastating combination on it, the trio helped turn Yorkshire into the greatest county cricket team of the early 20th century. 

George Herbert Hirst was one of the most popular sportsmen of his era, his brilliance with bat and ball matched by the warmth of his personality. Schof was the greatest wet wicket bowler of his time, his flow of cheery wisecracks masking insecurities about his form and fitness. Wilfred was quiet and watchful, his analytical brain marking him out as the Sherlock Holmes of the summer game. Together they left a legacy of great deeds, good humour and decency: gentle men from a gentler time. 

 

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'A masterpiece of observation and comic timing' * Wisden Cricket Monthly *
'In this wistful paean, Pearson...knits all these achievements together with lovely turns of phrase and colourful descriptions' * The Times *
'An engrossing study' * The Cricketer *

First of the Summer Wine

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      Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
      Published 13 April 2023
      ISBN-13 9781398501546
      978-1398501546
      ISBN-10 1398501549
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      SHORTLISTED FOR THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 

      George Hirst, Schofield Haigh and Wilfred Rhodes were known as The Triumvirate. Inseparable pals off the field and a devastating combination on it, the trio helped turn Yorkshire into the greatest county cricket team of the early 20th century. 

      George Herbert Hirst was one of the most popular sportsmen of his era, his brilliance with bat and ball matched by the warmth of his personality. Schof was the greatest wet wicket bowler of his time, his flow of cheery wisecracks masking insecurities about his form and fitness. Wilfred was quiet and watchful, his analytical brain marking him out as the Sherlock Holmes of the summer game. Together they left a legacy of great deeds, good humour and decency: gentle men from a gentler time. 

       

      Trade Review
      'A masterpiece of observation and comic timing' * Wisden Cricket Monthly *
      'In this wistful paean, Pearson...knits all these achievements together with lovely turns of phrase and colourful descriptions' * The Times *
      'An engrossing study' * The Cricketer *

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