Squash journalist James Zug is back with a revised and updated version of his book Squash: A History of the Game.
This definitive history of the sport is a must-read for squash lovers and sports history buffs alike, capturing the evolution of one of America’s greatest games.
With a new afterword from the author, this paperback release comes 22 years after its original hardcover publication with even more for readers to enjoy.
From its scrappy beginnings in the 1850s, when English schoolboys invented the game in alleys and yards, to its arrival on US soil in 1884, squash has grown into a global phenomenon.
Zug takes readers on a fascinating journey, exploring defining moments like the pivotal shift in the 1990s from the one court size to another, a change that propelled the US to international squash dominance.
Packed with vibrant profiles of squash legends, Zug’s narrative goes beyond the court. He uncovers the game’s rich cultural roots, tracing its elite origins and its expansion into public and commercial clubs.
Along the way, he captures the passion, drama, and camaraderie that make squash so much more than just a sport.
Author Tom Wolfe said: “The squash world has been waiting for a book like this. I bet even the most dedicated and knowledgeable maestros of tight rails and feathery drop shots will learn lots of fascinating stuff they never knew before.”