This week Archie reviews one of the definitive history books on the subject of Australian cricket.
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This week Archie reviews a biography of Barry Jarman, who kept wicket for Australia 19 times between 1959 and 1969, captaining his country once, against England in 1968.
As he is celebrating Archie has been a little self-indulgent this week, but in light of the inevitable lack of sleep he is forgiven – many congratulations to him and Mrs Mac.
This week Archie reviews the autobiography of the man who began his Test career opening the Australian batting with Arthur Morris, and ended it by doing so with Bill Lawry.
In the week before our feature looking forward to 2012 is due Archie has decided to do some appraisals – fortunately Martin and David both seem to have passed.
Continuing our look back at the writings of the late Peter Roebuck, Archie has sought out his 2004 autobiography, and found some new insights.
This week Archie strays into the frequently disappointing world of cricket fiction, but he chooses some classic writing which he is happy to recommend.
This week Archie reviews Shane Watson’s new autobiography which, it seems, is a very welcome addition to his bookshelf
Herschelle Gibbs’ story doesn’t sound like any autobiography we have reviewed before, but Archie seems to have enjoyed it nonetheless.
A new book about a cricketing legend – see how Archie rated what has been described as the definitive biography of Sir Jack Hobbs.