Project Gutenberg 2015-03-12 Public domain in the USA. 175 Wister, Jones 1839 1917 05023424 A "Bawl" for American Cricket Produced by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A 'Bawl' for American Cricket" by Jones Wister is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket, written in the late 19th century. This book serves primarily as an instructional manual, aimed at promoting the game of cricket among American youth. It delves into the history, rules, and techniques of cricket while comparing it to the more popular sport of baseball, emphasizing the physical, mental, and moral advantages cricket offers. In the book, Wister discusses the origins of cricket in America and outlines the evolution of the game, detailing the establishment of clubs and notable matches throughout the years. He highlights the importance of various roles within the game, such as the bowler, batsman, and wicketkeeper, offering tips and strategies for players. The author advocates for a greater appreciation of cricket in America and provides insights on how to improve the game, focusing on training, discipline, and the spirit of competition. Ultimately, Wister's aim is to inspire enthusiasm for cricket and to encourage its widespread adoption among American youth as a means of fostering health, camaraderie, and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cricket GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 139872 2025-07-19T11:49:53.342964 text/html 118683 2024-10-24T17:08:14 text/html 1173211 2025-07-19T11:49:56.414893 application/epub+zip 1174264 2025-07-19T11:49:54.108927 application/epub+zip 81482 2025-07-19T11:49:53.699897 application/epub+zip 1261465 2025-07-19T11:49:58.546861 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1239074 2025-07-19T11:49:56.016940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116016 2022-09-22T04:39:39.745783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117189 2025-07-19T11:49:52.973896 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97246 2024-10-24T17:08:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16414 2025-07-19T11:49:58.676890 application/rdf+xml 8246 2025-07-19T11:49:53.777907 image/jpeg 1340 2025-07-19T11:49:53.738906 image/jpeg 1137385 2025-07-19T11:49:53.397884 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog