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Sporting Gentlemen: Men's Tennis from the Age of Honor to the Cult of the Superstar

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Sporting Gentlemen: Men's Tennis from the Age of Honor to the Cult of the Superstar

In this history of men's lawn tennis, the author traces the careers of a privileged Anglo-American elite, against a setting of public schools, clubs and country mansions. He relates tales of Wimbledon, Newport and the Davis Cup, and includes the names of many famous amateur players.
Country USA
Manufacturer Free Press
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780029013151
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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