The Cricket Bat And How To Use It: A Treatise On The Game Of Cricket, With Practical And Scientific Instructions In Batting, Bowling, And Fielding (1861) is a comprehensive guide to the sport of cricket, written by an experienced cricketer known only as ""An Old Cricketer."" The book provides detailed instructions on all aspects of the game, including batting, bowling, and fielding, with a particular focus on the use of the cricket bat.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the game. The first section provides an introduction to the sport of cricket, including its history and basic rules. The second section focuses on batting, with detailed instructions on how to hold and swing the cricket bat, as well as tips on footwork, timing, and shot selection.The third section of the book covers bowling, with instructions on different types of bowling techniques, including fast bowling, spin bowling, and swing bowling. The fourth section focuses on fielding, with tips on how to position oneself on the field and how to catch and throw the ball effectively.Throughout the book, An Old Cricketer emphasizes the importance of technique and practice, and provides numerous drills and exercises to help readers improve their skills. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers visualize the various techniques and strategies discussed.Overall, The Cricket Bat And How To Use It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the sport of cricket, from beginners to experienced players looking to improve their game.The Laws Of Cricket, Match Playing, Single Wicket, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.