📱 eBook en inglés A REMINISCENCE OF CRICKET

A Reminiscence of Cricket (also known as W.G. Grace: A Memory) is Arthur Conan Doyles heartfelt tribute to the legendary Victorian cricketer Dr. W.G. Grace. In this charming essay, Doyle recalls a special cricket match in which he had the honor of playing with Grace – arguably the greatest batsman of the 19th century. Doyle, an avid cricketer himself, paints the scene vividly: a sunny afternoon at Lords, the excitement in the pavilion, and the towering figure of Grace at the crease, beard flowing as he takes guard. The reminiscence is filled with Doyles awe at Graces skills – his imperious batting strokes, strategic genius, and sportsmans charisma. One anecdote Doyle fondly relates is how Grace once nonchalantly hit a ball Doyle bowled for a massive six, then offered kind encouragement to the bowler (Doyle!) afterwards. The piece isnt merely a fans eulogy; it places Grace in the context of Englands golden age of amateur cricket, highlighting his role in transforming the sport and the gentlemanly conduct he exemplified. Doyles tone is nostalgic and reverent, yet warm – bringing out Graces human side (his humor, competitiveness, and magnanimity in victory). For Doyle, this memory is not just about runs scored but about the spirit of the game and an era. A Reminiscence of Cricket thus serves as a valuable period piece, where one literary giant salutes a sporting giant, preserving the crack of leather on willow and the camaraderie of cricket for posterity in elegant prose.