Jack Hobbs

"Leo McKinstry has written an intelligent, straightforward account of Hobbs, both as man and as cricketer" -- Robert Cheshire Literary Review "This learned and wide-ranging book skilfully recreates a vanished world and resuscitates the reputation of one who might well be England's greatest cricketer" -- Marcus Berkman Daily Mail "McKinstry captures the spirit of this thoroughly decent man, and also the spirit of the age where he dominated" -- Michael Henderson Spectator "Magnificent... A tender and intriguing picture of the man" -- Michael Simkins Mail on Sunday "It makes for excellent social history... McKinstry does an excellent job, recounting Hobb's exploits with impressive thoroughness" -- Simon Wilde Sunday Times