Too Black to Wear White: The Remarkable Story of Krom Hendricks, a Cricket Hero Rejected by the Empire by Parry, Richard - 2021-06-01

Pitch Publishing, 6/1/2021 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Like New. 1.1811 in x 9.4882 in x 6.4173 in.

Pitch Publishing, 6/1/2021 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. New. 1.1811 in x 9.4882 in x 6.4173 in.

UsedVeryGood. Minor shelf wear

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

Paperback. Very Good.

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Pitch Publishing, 2021. Hardcover. New/New. New hardcover in like DJ. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes author's notes, bibliography, and index. 288 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Too Black to Wear Whites is the compelling story of Krom Hendricks, the first black South African sporting hero. Co-authors Jonty Winch and Richard Parry explore the colonial roots of racism in cricket and the nefarious role Cecil Rhodes played in the origins of segregation when he barred Krom Hendricks from the South African tour to England in 1894. Hendricks's long struggle for recognition exposed a cruel system. It is a compelling human drama. Hendricks played for the South African 'Malay' team against English professionals in 1892. He was, they said, the best fast bowler in the world. He struck fear into the white establishment and targeted elite South African batsmen who feared his express pace and the prospect of humiliation at the hands of a 'coloured' player.… Read More