Description and condition:

Softcover, 8vo, 256 pp., bibliography, b/w illustrations.

As new.

Contents:

'This is the first part of a 2-volume official history of Bath rugby. Since the club's founding in 1865, it has been at the forefront of the rugby union game in England. The authors cover the story of how the club grew from its humble origins as Bath Zouaves (the name deriving from an elite infantry corps of the French army) to become one of the major rugby union sides in the country. With many rare illustrations taken from both the club's and newspaper archives, this is a comprehensive history which features all the players, matches and important events in the club's first 100 years, and also offers interesting insights into its relationship with the city of Bath. It is sure to appeal to Bath's supporters as well as anyone with an interest in the development of the game.'