This vintage book is a detailed treatise on the game of cricket, with historical information and complete instructions for bowling, batting, and fielding. “The Cricket-Bat and How to Use It” constitutes a timeless resource for anyone with an interest in learning cricket. It is highly commended for the novice and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: “A History of the Game of Cricket”, “Modern Processes of the Game”, “Cricketing Qualifications”, “The cricketer's Dress”, “The Bat; and How to Handle It”, “Rudimentary Lessons on the Use of the Cricket-Bat”, “Blocking”, “Catching out the Striker”, “Stumping Out”, “Bowling”, “Hints to Young Bowlers”, “The Bowler”, et etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of cricket. First published in 1861.