A Book of Heroes by Simon Barnes
Simon Barnes brings together his 50 sporting heroes of the last 50 years and looks at what it is that elevates them to a state of grace and greatness.
Quite simply, a writer in a class of his own
A celebration of sport and life by one of the finest sportswriters of his generation. * The Mail on Sunday *
A celebration of sport and life by one of the finest sportswriters of his generation. * The Mail on Sunday *
Simon Barnes is the author of many wild volumes, including the bestselling Bad Birdwatcher trilogy, Rewild Yourself, On The Marsh, The History of the World in 100 Animals, and The History of the World in 100 Plants. He is a council member of World Land Trust, trustee of Conservation South Luangwa and patron of Save the Rhino. In 2014, he was awarded the Rothschild Medal for services to conservation. He lives in Norfolk with his family and horses, where he manages several acres for wildlife. He was the Chief Sports Writer for The Times until 2014, having worked for the paper for 30 years.
| SKU | GOR002753699 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781907595196 |
| ISBN 10 | 1907595198 |
| Title | A Book of Heroes |
| Author | Simon Barnes |
| Condition | Very good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2011-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
