Derek Sculthorpe

Gebundenes Buch

Never Say Die

Arthur 'Baby' Gore, the Oldest Wimbledon Champion

Beschreibung

Never Say Die is the gripping story of Arthur â Babyâ Gore, a battling tennis player of the Edwardian era and the oldest ever winner of the Wimbledon singles title. Gore enjoyed an unparalleled 40-year career. This fascinating biography provides an unrivalled insight into the life and times of a forgotten great of English sport.

Autor

Derek Sculthorpe has written more than ten books, mostly about aspects of entertainment history, including the definitive biography of Sydney Greenstreet. His book The Lost World of Music Hall was nominated for the George Freedley Memorial Award in 2022 for exceptional scholarship in the field of live theatre or performance. With a penchant for biographical works, he has had a lifelong attachment to tennis and cricket.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 160mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 488g
• ISBN-13: 9781801507257
• ISBN-10: 1801507252
• Artikelnr.: 70663005