by 'The Founder' E W Swanton
with a Foreword by Tony Lewis
Boundary Books, 1993. Quarter bonded-leather, top edge gilt, marbled end-papers, slip case. Limited Edition of only 50 copies, signed by Swanton and Lewis. The Arabs are a wandering team founded by Jim Swanton in 1935 and still going strong. Famous names have been honoured by the name "Arab" including Gubby Allen, Ian Peebles, Jack Fingleton, RC Robertson-Glasgow, Tony Lewis, J P Getty and Richard Hutton. All are featured in the book and Jim traces his personal history with a light-hearted touch and a sense of history while Tony Lewis contributes a typically engaging Foreword.
Working with Swanton to produce a detailed history was a joy and an education and the beginning of a great friendship.
"This tale should be read by those who love the game . . . a wonderful tonic" - Lord Deedes
