The Rules of Association Football, 1863
Contributors: Bobby Charlton (Foreword); Melvyn Bragg (Introduction)
Publisher: The Bodleian Library; Bodleian Library
Published: June 1, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 56
ISBN-13: 9781851243754
Subjects: History of specific subjects; Soccer (Association football); Sporting events & tours; c 1800 to c 1900
Description: "The First Rule Book of Association Football changed the face of football forever. Without it the 'beautiful game' would have remained a riotous free-for-all with a bewildering number of rules, some of which even allowed the ball to be caught. Instead, thanks to a group of Oxbridge graduates, The Football Association was formed and thirteen original rules set down, allowing the game to spread throughout the world. This book sets out those rules as they were first written, and shows how they represent the spirit of the game and the honesty, courage and skill of those who play it." --Book Jacket.