Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
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Opening the 2005 Wisden Almanack – A Heavyweight of Cricket History
Opening the 2005 Wisden cricketers' almanack, I was struck by its size; Internet Archive records that the volume measures 17 cm in height【https://archive.org/details/wisdencricketers0000unse_142ed】.
Internet Archive records that the book contains 1,536 pages, highlighting its substantial length.
Internet Archive records that the edition was published in 2005, marking its place in the annual series.
Internet Archive records that the publisher is John Wisden, the longstanding name behind the almanack.
Internet Archive records that the place of publication is Alton, as listed in the catalogue entry.
Internet Archive records that the title on the title page reads “Wisden cricketers' almanack 2005”, confirming its official designation.
Internet Archive records that the description includes an index, indicating the book’s navigational aid for readers.
For comparison, Internet Archive’s catalogue of the 1998 edition also lists its title and publisher, showing the continuity of the series.
These catalogued details together illustrate why the 2005 volume remains a definitive reference for cricket historians.