This Rigby 1984 reprint revives Douglas Jardine’s controversial and historic 1933 account of England’s infamous 1932–33 “Bodyline” Ashes tour of Australia.
Jardine, England’s captain during the series, offers his personal justification and detailed narrative of one of cricket’s most debated chapters—when England’s fast, short-pitched bowling tactics against Don Bradman and the Australian side reshaped cricketing diplomacy and sporting ethics forever.
Featuring a foreword by renowned cricket commentator John Arlott, this edition brings Jardine’s perspective back into focus, offering a fascinating blend of self-defense, leadership insight, and historical commentary on one of the sport’s defining moments.
This Rigby edition was produced in smaller print runs. Increasingly hard to find in very good condition with its dustcover present. A desirable collectible copy for cricket historians and Ashes enthusiasts.
In Quest of the Ashes | Douglas Jardine's classic account of the 'Bodyline' tour
Title: In Quest of the Ashes – Douglas Jardine’s Classic Account of the ‘Bodyline’ Tour
Author: Douglas Jardine
Publisher: Rigby Publishers, Adelaide, Australia
Publication Year: 1984
Edition: First Rigby Edition (Originally published by Hutchinson & Co, London, 1933)
ISBN: 0-7270-2030-7
Format: Hardcover with Dustcover
Pages: 292
Dimensions: 22.5 cm × cm × 3 cm
Condition: Hardcover with original dustcover. The dustcover shows minor edge wear; boards and gilt spine lettering remain bright and clean. Tanning to paste downs and end papers. Minor foxing spots to half-title page. Text block is firm with no major marks. A very good copy of this sought-after Rigby edition.
