Put to the Test: England in Australia 1978–79 is a forthright Ashes tour diary by England opening batsman Geoffrey Boycott, documenting one of the most turbulent and fascinating periods in modern cricket history.
The 1978–79 Ashes series took place against the backdrop of World Series Cricket, with England touring Australia in a fractured cricketing landscape.
Boycott’s account is characteristically candid and opinionated, offering sharp insights into selection controversies, team dynamics, and the pressures faced by England players competing in unfamiliar conditions. His perspective as a senior professional and prolific run-scorer gives the book lasting value as a primary source on the post-WSC Ashes era.
Published in 1979, this book remains an important piece of Ashes literature, particularly for collectors interested in England tours, player-authored accounts, and the cultural fallout of World Series Cricket.
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.
Put to the Test – Geoff Boycott | England Tour of Australia 1978–79 Ashes Book
Title: Put to the Test: England in Australia 1978–79
Author: Geoffrey Boycott
Publisher: Arthur Barker Limited
Place: London, England
Year: 1979
Condition: Format: Ex-library copy (State Library of Tasmania). Dust Jacket: Not present (likely issued without jacket). Interior: Library stamps and markings. Staining to pages 21–24. Sticky tape reinforcement along front endpaper joint. No loose pages; no text loss. Binding: Tight and serviceable. Overall Condition: Fair – reading/reference copy.
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover (issued without dust jacket)
Pages: 200
ISBN: 0-213-16714-X
