Fields of green lanes of gold

Biography & Memoir History Sport & Recreation

Fields of Green Lanes of Gold by Paul Jenes is a 2001 first-edition hardcover that blends Australian sporting heritage with local history, tracking the golden era of athletics through vivid storytelling and rare sports photography. The 304-page volume spotlights track-and-field culture from grassroots meets to national glory days, making it a collectible for runners, educators, and anyone curious about Australia’s past.

This copy arrives signed and warmly inscribed, not merely stamped, adding personal value beyond the standard signature. A tight dust jacket still shelters the navy boards, showing only light shelf rub at the lower edge; pages are clean and unmarked, free of ex-library markings or odors.

Ideal for young adults, history buffs, or antiquarian hunters, the book doubles as a readable narrative and a reference for regional stories, cultural studies, and sporting trivia. Jenes balances interviews, statistics, and archival images to capture the spirit of country tracks and city stadiums alike.

Secure a scarce first printing that rarely surfaces in the collectors’ market; the combination of signature, inscription, and intact jacket makes this edition a standout on any Australiana or sports shelf.