[PDF.19qa]  The Original Laws of Cricket (Original..* Bodleian Library the

This series of books from the Bodleian Library reproduces the original rules of classic sports, complete with commentary about their historical evolution and adaptation—in attractive, collectible formats. They are informative and often witty companions to the world of sport, bringing the past and present together.

Of all the rules governing sports, the laws of cricket are among the oldest. The first written rules of 1744 survive solely on the bo...