xv 304 pages, indexed, illustrated with black and white plates. The jacket is badly rubbed, suffers from minor loss and is chipped at the edges; the spine strip was partially detached and its verso reinforced with clear tape. The body of the book is clean, unmarked and solid. " The Paddock That Grew is a book by Keith Dunstan that tells the story of the Melbourne Cricket Club, from its humble beginnings in a paddock to its present status as one of the most prestigious and influential sporting institutions in Australia. The book covers the history of cricket, football, tennis, and other sports at the club, as well as the personalities and events that shaped its development." (publisher late edition)