The Hambledon Men, being a new edition of John Nyren's 'Young cricketer's tutor' together with a collection of other matter drawn from various sources, all bearing upon the great batsmen and bowlers before round-arm came in

The Hambledeon Men is an examination of the early figures of significance in the British cricket scene. Edited by E.V. Lucas it contains the works of a number of different authors, most notably John Nyren.

Editor Lucas' goal in compiling the texts included in The Hambledon Men was not to create a detailed history of cricket's rise to popularity in England, but rather to highlight the notable individuals that were the game's first stars. This is not a book about facts and specific dates, but rather one about characters and personalities. The editor has compiled works from a number of different authors, and also includes chapters of his own commentary on these works. John Nyren is the most featured author, and his work occupies the first two chapters of the book. Nyren discusses the famous cricketers of his day, and what made these athletes so special. Several other authors take their turn remembering and eulogizing the original stars of cricket in England, nicknamed "The Hambledeon Men" for the region in which cricket's rise to popularity began.

The Hambledon Men is an interesting account of the athletes that helped grow the sport of cricket in Britain. While the individuals discussed in this book will likely be unknown to all but the most ardent cricket historians, their relative anonymity does not detract from their contributions to the game or the relevance of their stories. Fans of cricket or British sport in general will surely find this to be a fascinating examination of unknown sport legends.

E.V. Lucas' The Hambledeon Men is a charming book about the forefathers of cricket in England. Fans of the sport will delight in the stories told, and readers who enjoy biographies will also appreciate the tales of these sporting pioneers. If you are interested in the history of sports, and cricket in particular, this work will likely keep you entertained.