More Than A Game - Cricket's Early Years (unsigned copy)

The former Prime Minister John Major explores the early history of cricket, one of his great passions in life, and describes new viewpoints on cricket's social origins. From the game's roots up to the First World War, this book is rich with anecdotes and colourful characters such as C.B. Fry and W.G Grace.

After John Major's autobiography was incredibly successful he decided to write about the game he has loved all his life. This book has fascinating insights into the beginnings of the sport. Major writes about some of the enthralling aspects of the early game, from players who were taught their techniques by a gingerbread baker and 'Lumpy' Stevens who played until he was nearly sixty.

Learn more about the development of cricket with John Major's new book, available now from cricshop.com.