A substantial historical account by Gordon Ross, charting England’s resurgence in Test cricket following World War II.
The book covers:
- England’s rebuilding years after the war
- Key Ashes contests and rivalries
- The emergence of post-war cricketing greats
- Tactical and structural developments in the game
More than a simple series account, this is a narrative history of a defining cricket era, making it more enduring than many contemporary match reports.
First Edition, First Impression. Strong historical theme (post-war cricket resurgence). Attractive binding with gilt motif. Good copies with dust jackets are increasingly less common. Crisp clear photos throughout.
The Testing Years (1958) – Gordon Ross | England’s Post-War Rise | First Edition
Title: The Testing Years: The Story of England’s Rise to the Top in Post-War Cricket
Author: Gordon Ross
Publisher: Stanley Paul
Place of Publication: London, England
Year: 1958
Edition: First Edition, First ImpressionCategory: Cricket / History / Post-War Cricket
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Binding: Black cloth boards with white lettering to spine and gilt cricketer motif to front board
Pagination: 224 pages
Illustrations: Black & white photographic platesCondition: Price-clipped dust jacket in very good condition, with light edge wear only. Boards clean and sharp with bright gilt decoration. Internally clean, with only minor age toning. Old bookseller label to front pastedown. Binding firm.
Overall excellent condition — above average for this title.
