Queen of Games History of Croquet

Queen of Games History of Croquet by Smith, Nicky. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780297812012.

1991, British hardcover edition, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, U.K. 177 pages. Vintage b&w photo gallery. 12 pages of b&w illustrations. Presents the world of croquet, going back more than 100 years ago. Provides an interesting look at the social nature of the sport and a record of the days of impressive clubs and, sometimes, very odd players. Includes chapters on: etiquette, equipment, champions of the game, croquet worldwide, the British game, and more. A useful appendix provides open championship winners, useful dates in croquet history, and a list of hotels with croquet lawns.