Jim Allnatt
Jim Allnatt has been involved in cricket for nearly sixty years as both a player and administrator. Although never outstanding at
the game his experience in cricket is varied and includes being part of two successful world record attempts for the longest game
of cricket played under MCC rules. These were published in the Guinness Book of Records in the 1970s. He is a Life Member of
Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club and is archivist for Auckland Cricket Club. He retired to become a writer and this is his second
history. His first book,
Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club 1865-2003 - A History, is held in the
Auckland City,
Manukau City
and
National Libraries if you
should wish to borrow it. This book has now sold out.
PRICE: $65 plus p&p
LIMITED EDITION of 500
Pre Payment required
To order simply click here to email Jim with your details to make arrangements for
payment and delivery. You can reserve a number stock is still available. A sample copy can be viewed by arrangement.
Jim can also be contacted at 09 534 3382 or 021 950 883.
Read excerpts from Auckland Cricket 1841-1901 - The Victorian Era:
Synopsis
This book tells the story of what life was like for cricketers in Victorian Auckland. It is the first in a series of histories
about Auckland cricket and is to be released at an official launch in either late November or the first week in December. The
history focuses on the people involved through photos, sketches, and pen portraits. There are some amazing stories in the book.
The history contains full score cards of every representative match played by Auckland between 1860 and 1901 as well as
score cards and reports of local club matches dating from as early as 1842. It also traces the origins of the modern day clubs and
the Auckland Cricket Association. The research is all sourced from the original documents and newspapers and many quotations originate from
those sources.
This history is published as a limited edition which will all be numbered and signed. It will be published as a hardback
and contains about 240 pages. It measures 27.94 cm high by 21cm which is slightly smaller than A4. It will be unlikely
to be available in bookshops and will only be printed to order.
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