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Captain Dhyan Chand
(1905 - 1979)

Goal [Signed book by the Author]



Captain Dhyan Chand, Goal, Madras: Sport & Pastime, 1952

xii + [2] + 136 pages including 33 black and white plates + 8 advertisement pages at the end; original pictorial hardbound
21.2 x 13.5 x 1.7 cm

Signed and inscribed by Dhyan Chand on front free endpaper: "With best wishes & good luck / to Major F.B.Uphoald. / Yours / DhyanChand / 22.12.52"

This book is an autobiography of hockey legend Dhyan Chand, known as "The Wizard" or "The Magician" of hockey. Chand, a renowned player, played a pivotal role in winning India's Olympic gold medals in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), and 1936 (Berlin). His exceptional skills and ability to control the ball and score goals earned him international fame. The book is a historical document that captures the golden era of Indian hockey, offering insight into the discipline, hard work, and passion required to excel in sports. The book concludes with Chand's reflections on the state of hockey during his time, his hopes for the future of the sport in India, and his thoughts on sportsmanship and dedication. Chand's story serves as an inspiration for athletes and sports enthusiasts and remains a seminal work in Indian sports literature.







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PASSAGES TO INDIA: A JOURNEY THROUGH RARE BOOKS, PRINTS, MAPS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND LETTERS
24-26 JULY 2024

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