'This illustrated collection of letters includes the personal correspondence of famous athletes, as they reflect on their achievements and failures, and share their thoughts on team-mates and rivals. Alongside these are the words of world leaders, popes, authors and scientists, writing in newspapers, medical journals, and passing on secret memos. The writers shine a light on the triumphs and controversies of rugby, football, swimming, cycling, golf, tennis, boxing, pedestrianism, athletics and the martial arts, to name a few.' Condition: Very good - No dust jacket. Cover board clean with no major damage or defects, minor shelf wear to corners. Pages unmarked and uncreased, still stiff and well bound, spine undamaged.