Don Bradman : The definitive biography - based on exclusive interviews with The Don / Roland Perry
- Bib ID:
- 8037612
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Perry, Roland, author
- Online Access:
- National edeposit: Onsite at National Library of Australia
- Related Online Resources:
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- Edition:
- New edition.
- Access Conditions:
- National edeposit: Available onsite at national, state and territory libraries
- Description:
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- Sydney, New South Wales : Hachette Australia, 2014
- 1 online resource (672 pages)
- ISBN:
- 9780733630057
- Summary:
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The authoritative account of the life of Australian cricketing legend Donald Bradman. 'In the summer of 1930 a cricketing machine, by the name of Donald Bradman, played havoc around the county grounds of England, pulverising the finest bowlers in the land, shattering records left, right and centre, and making a tour debut the like of which will surely never be seen again.' WH Ferguson, scorer for the Australians. Comprehensively researched, compelling and immensely readable, Donald Bradman is the story of how the 'boy from Bowral' became one of Australia's most remarkable sporting heroes, inspiring our nation during the dark days of the Depression, the Second World War and beyond with world-record breaking scores and sensational innings - and establishing a reputation that endures to the present day. Based on exclusive interviews with Bradman himself, Perry's biography of the man who came to be known simply as The Don was widely acclaimed on first publication and reveals how his success was based on a crucial mixture of determination, ambition - and that extraordinary talent which was often described simply as 'genius'. PRAISE for THE DON (original title of DON BRADMAN) 'A sterling biography...one can almost feel the excitement that gripped cricket fans when he strode out to bat' Herald Sun, Melbourne 'A riveting and engrossing account of the life and times of cricket's mega hero... Bradman-like in research and presentation' Australian Cricket Magazine 'a magnificent book.' Total Sport Magazine, UK.
- Subject:
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- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Biography & Autobiography - General
- Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Biography & Autobiography - Sports
- Biography & True Stories
- Biography: general
- Biography: sport
- Cricket
- History - Australia & Oceania
- History - Modern - 20th Century
- History: specific events & topics
- Sports & outdoor recreation
- Sports & Recreation - Cricket
- Sports & Recreation - History
- Australian
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hachette Australia
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2014
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