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Title:
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THE FIRST WEST INDIES CRICKET TOUR
CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES IN 1886 |
By: |
Professor Hilary McD. Beckles |
Format: |
Paperback |

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£37.95 |
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ISBN 10: |
9768125861 |
ISBN 13: |
9789768125866 |
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Publisher: |
CANOE PRESS |
Pub. date: |
5 September, 2000 |
Pages: |
140 |
Description: |
The West Indies Cricket Team, formed in 1884, made its first overseas tour to Canada and United States. The first match was played against the Montreal Cricket Club, 16-17 August 1886. This book speaks to the Canadian and American beginning of the West Indian cricket culture that emerged a century later as a powerful performance force of the game. |
Synopsis: |
The West Indies Cricket Team, formed in 1884, made its first overseas tour two years later to Canada and the United States. The tourists played thirteen matches during August and September; they won six, lost five and two were drawn. The first match was played against the Montreal Cricket Club, 16-17 August 1886. It ended in a draw after which the West Indians moved on to Ottawa, Toronto and Hamilton.They arrived in the United States to play several matches in Philadelphia where the cricket culture was well established. Local clubs proved too strong an opposition for the tourists. The press was encouraging but made it clear that the islanders were out of their depth. It was an important tour for the first West Indians cricketers. It was the first international step in an apprenticeship that lasted decades. The English decided, finally, to host the West Indians in 1900. This book speaks to the Canadian and American beginning of the West Indian cricket culture that was to emerge a century later as the most powerful performance force the game had ever seen. |
Illustrations: |
Illustrations, map |
Publication: |
Jamaica |
Imprint: |
Canoe Press |
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Returnable |
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