Project Gutenberg 2016-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 105 Pycroft, James 1813 1895 05002408 The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket" by Pycroft is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the origins, development, and principles of cricket, exploring both its rich history and the scientific aspects of gameplay. This comprehensive analysis aims to serve as a definitive authoritative reference on the national game of England. At the start of the book, the author presents a prelude that sets the stage for exploring the evolution of cricket from its early forms to its establishment as a national pastime. Pycroft reflects on the historical significance of cricket, presenting evidence of its existence dating back to the 13th century while addressing the challenges of documenting its early history. The preface also emphasizes the importance of understanding the science behind the game, suggesting that widespread knowledge of the principles of cricket can enhance both the enjoyment and proficiency of players. By compiling insights from historical sources and his own experiences, Pycroft aims to provide readers with a thorough appreciation of this beloved sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cricket GV Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Sports/Hobbies/Motoring 432054 431853 2024-09-21T15:59:32.887404 2023-09-22T12:35:07.725432 text/html text/html 435647 2016-05-07T16:47:35 text/html 555703 2016-05-07T16:51:43 text/html application/zip 604258 2024-09-21T15:59:39.820369 application/epub+zip 607170 2024-09-21T15:59:34.232398 application/epub+zip 222581 2024-09-21T15:59:33.563413 application/epub+zip 729322 2024-09-21T15:59:44.263352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 686974 2024-09-21T15:59:39.041385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304136 2022-09-23T17:48:32.895765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383163 382999 2024-09-21T15:59:31.942408 2023-09-22T12:35:06.753400 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 382990 2020-06-14T06:16:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 147885 2020-06-14T06:16:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17830 2024-09-21T15:59:44.402345 application/rdf+xml 14183 2024-09-21T15:59:33.659404 image/jpeg 2295 2024-09-21T15:59:33.612400 image/jpeg 558102 2024-09-21T15:59:32.954429 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog