Project Gutenberg 2016-05-07 Public domain in the USA. 340 Pycroft, James 1813 1895 05002408 The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket E-text prepared by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Cricket Field: Or, the History and Science of the Game of Cricket" by Pycroft is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the origins, development, and principles of cricket, exploring both its rich history and the scientific aspects of gameplay. This comprehensive analysis aims to serve as a definitive authoritative reference on the national game of England. At the start of the book, the author presents a prelude that sets the stage for exploring the evolution of cricket from its early forms to its establishment as a national pastime. Pycroft reflects on the historical significance of cricket, presenting evidence of its existence dating back to the 13th century while addressing the challenges of documenting its early history. The preface also emphasizes the importance of understanding the science behind the game, suggesting that widespread knowledge of the principles of cricket can enhance both the enjoyment and proficiency of players. By compiling insights from historical sources and his own experiences, Pycroft aims to provide readers with a thorough appreciation of this beloved sport. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cricket GV Text Category: History - British Category: Sports/Hobbies 431946 2025-07-21T03:34:52.495116 text/html 414855 2024-10-23T00:31:57 text/html 603529 2025-07-21T03:34:58.603113 application/epub+zip 606727 2025-07-21T03:34:53.692111 application/epub+zip 222079 2025-07-21T03:34:53.078129 application/epub+zip 728613 2025-07-21T03:35:02.420093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 686489 2025-07-21T03:34:57.905129 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304136 2022-09-23T17:48:32.895765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382976 2025-07-21T03:34:51.795167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 362901 2024-10-23T00:31:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16664 2025-07-21T03:35:02.556072 application/rdf+xml 14183 2025-07-21T03:34:53.169127 image/jpeg 2295 2025-07-21T03:34:53.124112 image/jpeg 558070 2025-07-21T03:34:52.558146 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 en.wikipedia