A classic cricket biography of W. G. Grace, widely regarded as the founding figure of modern cricket, written by the distinguished cricket author and journalist Bernard Darwin.
 
Published by Duckworth in London, this edition forms part of the Great Lives series and presents a concise yet insightful portrait of Grace’s towering influence on the game—both as a cricketer and cultural icon of Victorian England.
 
Originally published in 1934, this is the 1948 reprint (First Edition, Second Impression), offering period commentary and reflections that retain strong historical authenticity. Darwin’s writing combines elegance and authority, capturing Grace’s dominance, personality, and enduring legacy in shaping cricket into a national sport.
 
A highly collectible mid-century cricket title, particularly appealing to collectors of early cricket biography, Grace material, and classic cricket literature.
 
Nice jacketed copies of this book are increasingly scarce, particularly in clean condition without heavy foxing or loss.