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The Paddock That Grew M.C.C. by Keith Dunstan 1988 Australian History Book

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The Paddock That Grew M.C.C. by Keith Dunstan 1988 Australian History Book

The Paddock That Grew - The Story Of The Melbourne Cricket Club

By Keith Dunstan

Published by Hutchinson Australia: Surry Hills 1988

"The Paddock That Grew by Keith Dunstan is a lively and authoritative history of the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Melbourne Cricket Ground, charting their transformation from a rough colonial paddock into one of the world's most famous sporting institutions. First published in 1962 and revised for this 1988 edition to mark the Club's 150th anniversary, Dunstan combines meticulous research with an engaging, journalistic style to trace the MCC's origins in 1838, the early development of organised cricket in Victoria, and the gradual emergence of the MCG as the symbolic heart of Australian sport. Along the way, the narrative captures landmark matches, evolving traditions, and the personalities—players, administrators, and crowds—who shaped the ground's unique atmosphere.

Beyond cricket alone, the book places the MCC within the broader social and cultural history of Melbourne, exploring its influence on Australian Rules football, tennis, and other sports, as well as its role in major national moments. Dunstan evokes the drama of great Test matches, legendary performances by figures such as W. G. Grace, Bradman, and Trumper, and the changing experience of spectatorship over more than a century. Rich in anecdote and insight, this revised edition stands as both a celebration and a critical history of an institution deeply woven into Melbourne's identity, making it especially appealing to collectors of Australian sporting history, cricket enthusiasts, and readers interested in Melbourne's cultural heritage."

Light wear to dustjacket as shown. No inscriptions. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 25cm x 18cm x 3.5cm - 404 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dustjacket as shown. No inscriptions. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Keith Dunstan
Publisher: Hutchinson Australia: Surry Hills
Year Printed: 1988
Sub-subject: Australian History