The First West Indies Cricket Tour - Canada and the United States in 1886 (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Canoe Press
Country of origin:	Jamaica
Release date:	December 2007
First published:	February 2007
Authors:	Hilary McD. Beckles
Dimensions:	229 x 151 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	140
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-976-8125-86-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Cricket Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	976-8125-86-1
Barcode:	9789768125866

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