A classic tour account by leading cricket journalist E. W. Swanton, documenting the M.C.C. tour of Australia 1950–51 under the captaincy of Freddie Brown.
This series—played in the early post-war era—captures a fascinating transitional period in cricket, with England facing a strong Australian side in the wake of Bradman’s dominance.
Swanton’s writing sits between journalism and literature:
- Detailed match reporting
- Insight into team dynamics and touring life
- Early example of narrative cricket writing before the modern era
Elusive Victory (1951) – E.W. Swanton | MCC Tour 1950–51 | First Edition
Title: Elusive Victory: With F.R. Brown’s M.C.C. Team 1950–1951
Author: E. W. Swanton
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Place of Publication: London, England
Year: 1951
Edition: First Edition, Second ImpressionCategory: Cricket / Ashes & Tours / Cricket Writing
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)
Binding: Green cloth boards with black lettering to spine and front board
Pagination: 256 pages
Illustrations: Black & white photographic platesCondition: No dust jacket. Cloth boards show general wear with some fading. Tanning and foxing to endpapers, with occasional spotting throughout. Previous bookseller label to inside cover. Binding remains sound and text fully readable. Overall fair condition.
