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A Game Of Our Own
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Author : Geoffrey Blainey
language : en
Publisher: Black Inc.
Release Date : 2010
A Game Of Our Own written by Geoffrey Blainey and has been published by Black Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Today Australian Rules football is a multi-million-dollar business, with superstar players, high-profile presidents and enough scandals to fill a soap opera. The game has changed beyond recognition – or has it? In A Game of Our Own, esteemed historian Geoffrey Blainey documents the birth of our great national game. Who were the characters and champions of the early days of Australian football? How was the VFL formed? Why was the umpire's job so difficult? Blainey takes a sceptical look at the idea that the game had its origins in Ireland or in Aboriginal pastimes. Instead he demonstrates that footy was a series of inventions. The game played in 1880 was very different to that of 1860, just as the game played today is different again. Journey back to an era when the ground was not oval, when captains acted as umpires, when players wore caps and jerseys bearing forgotten colours and kicked a round ball that soon lost its shape. A Game of Our Own is a fascinating social history and a compulsory read for all true fans of the game. 'Australians are not only very good at playing sport – we invent it as well. Fans of the game will love this book; it is a great read about a great game and how it all began.'—Ron Barassi
A Game Of Our Own
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Author : Geoffrey Blainey
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010
A Game Of Our Own written by Geoffrey Blainey and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
Today Australian Rules football is a multi - million - dollar business' with superstar players' high - profile presidents and enough scandals to fill a soap opera. The game has changed beyond recognition - or has it? In A Game of Our Own' esteemed historian Geoffrey Blainey documents the birth of our great national game. Who were the characters and champions of the early days of Australian football? How was the VFL formed? Why was the umpire's job so difficult? Blainey takes a sceptical look at the idea that the game had its origins in Ireland or in Aboriginal pastimes. Instead he demonstrates that footy was a series of inventions. The game played in 1880 was very different to that of 1860' just as the game played today is different again. Journey back to an era when the ground was not oval' when captains acted as umpires' when players wore caps and jerseys bearing forgotten colours and kicked a round ball that soon lost its shape. A Game of Our Own is a fascinating social history and a compulsory read for all true fans of the game.
A Game Of Our Own
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Author : Geoffrey Blainey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-11-12
A Game Of Our Own written by Geoffrey Blainey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-12 with categories.
Today Australian Rules football is a multi - million - dollar business' with superstar players' high - profile presidents and enough scandals to fill a soap opera. The game has changed beyond recognition - or has it? In A Game of Our Own' esteemed historian Geoffrey Blainey documents the birth of our great national game. Who were the characters and champions of the early days of Australian football? How was the VFL formed? Why was the umpire's job so difficult? Blainey takes a sceptical look at the idea that the game had its origins in Ireland or in Aboriginal pastimes. Instead he demonstrates that footy was a series of inventions. The game played in 1880 was very different to that of 1860' just as the game played today is different again. Journey back to an era when the ground was not oval' when captains acted as umpires' when players wore caps and jerseys bearing forgotten colours and kicked a round ball that soon lost its shape. A Game of Our Own is a fascinating social history and a compulsory read for all true fans of the game.
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Author : Geoffrey Blainey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
A Game Of Our Own written by Geoffrey Blainey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with categories.
A Game Of Our Own
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Author : Geoffrey Blainey
language : en
Publisher: Black Inc.
Release Date : 2003
A Game Of Our Own written by Geoffrey Blainey and has been published by Black Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Australian football categories.
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A Game Of Their Own
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Author : Jennifer Ring
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2015-04
A Game Of Their Own written by Jennifer Ring and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04 with Social Science categories.
In 2010 twenty American women were selected to represent Team USA in the fourth Women's Baseball World Cup in Caracas, Venezuela; most Americans, however, had no idea such a team even existed. A Game of Their Own chronicles the largely invisible history of women in baseball and offers an account of the 2010 Women's World Cup tournament. Jennifer Ring includes oral histories of eleven members of the U.S. Women's National Team, from the moment each player picked up a bat and ball as a young girl to her selection for Team USA. Each story is unique, but they share common themes that will resonate with young female players and fans alike: facing skepticism and taunts from players and parents when taking the batter's box or the pitcher's mound, self-doubt, the unceasing pressure to switch to softball, and eventual acceptance by their baseball teammates as they prove themselves as ballplayers. These racially, culturally, and economically diverse players from across the country have ignored the message that their love of the national pastime is "wrong." Their stories come alive as they recount their battles and most memorable moments playing baseball--the joys of exceeding expectations and the pleasure of honing baseball skills and talent despite the lack of support. With exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and administrators, A Game of Their Own celebrates the U.S. Women's National Team and the excellence of its remarkable players. In response to the jeer "No girls allowed!" these are powerful stories of optimism, feistiness, and staying true to oneself.
A History Of Our Own Times
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Author : Justin McCarthy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
A History Of Our Own Times written by Justin McCarthy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Great Britain categories.
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Author : Mary Moran
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
A Game Of Our Own written by Mary Moran and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Camogie (Game) categories.
A History Of Our Own Times From 1837 To 1856
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Author : Justin McCarthy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
A History Of Our Own Times From 1837 To 1856 written by Justin McCarthy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Great Britain categories.
The Fireside Annual Afterw Pictorial Annual Formerly Our Own Fireside Conducted By C Bullock
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Author : Fireside pictorial annual
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1883
The Fireside Annual Afterw Pictorial Annual Formerly Our Own Fireside Conducted By C Bullock written by Fireside pictorial annual and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1883 with categories.