Lost in France The Remarkable Life and Death of Leigh Roose, Football's First Superstar |
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| Author:
| Vignes, Spencer |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78531-160-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Pitch Publishing (Brighton) Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1914 one of Britain's most famous sportsmen went off to play his part in the First World War. Like millions of others, he would die. Unlike millions of others, nobody knew how or where. Until now. Lost in France is the true story of Leigh Roose: playboy, scholar, soldier and the finest goalkeeper of his generation.
In 1914 one of Britain's most famous sportsmen went off to play his part in the First World War. Like millions of others, he would die. Unlike millions of others, nobody knew how or where. Until now. Lost in France is the true story of Leigh Roose: playboy, scholar, soldier and the finest goalkeeper of his generation.