The Little Wonder

"The Little Wonder" by Robert Winder explores the captivating history of John Wisden, a cricket legend and founder of the renowned Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. The book traces the magazine's evolution from its inception in 1864—when Wisden first published detailed cricket records and fascinating historical facts—to its status as the "cricketer's bible" today. Blending cricket's rich traditions, iconic characters, and major milestones, the narrative offers a vivid window into the sport's enduring cultural significance from Victorian times to the present.