Authorative, comprehensive, all encompassing and the last word on the
history of the British & Irish Lions - this book is essential reading
for dedicated followers of the team that best represents the spirit of
rugby
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The British & Irish Lions is one of the most storied teams in rugby
history - and this is their only official history. 
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Over 130 years of Lions rugby is chronicled in this authoritative and
lavishly illustrated book which was originally written by Clem Thomas,
(Lion #386), up to the 1993 Tour and then carried on by his son Greg
and renowned rugby writer, Rob Cole. 
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With over 500 pages of content the book is simply the most
comprehensive and thorough re-telling of Lions' history - Each tour is
covered in detail 
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Over 400 illustrations, including photographs, paintings, scrapbooks &
memorabilia 
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A foreword by Lions Chairman, Jason Leonard #644 
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A 75 page statistics section that includes: the score and team makeup
of every Test played by the Lions, full lists of every Lion by A-Z and
by order of appearance (from #1 Jack Anderton to #835 Finn Russell),
records against each country, appearances, points, tries and so much
more.