The Book of Baseball Literacy - Couverture souple

Martinez, David H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0452274265 ISBN 13 : 9780452274266

Editeur : Penguin, 1996

Synopsis

This reference book provides an overview of the game of baseball and its history. It contains listings and definitions of over 800 baseball items - from the game's origins in the 1840s to the present day. The book is organized into eight chapters, each being fully cross-referenced.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Lose yourself in all the marvelous memories and hallowed history of America's pastime. From baseball's early days in the 1840's to the Mac and Sammy Show of the 1990's, this comprehensive reference offers nearly 800 of the most important baseball yarns, stats, and stories. But it's not a dry "dictionary." Alongside the facts, Martinez delivers wit and attitude, aiming to entertain as well as inform. Praised by critics and even selected as required reading in a university course on baseball history, The Book of Baseball Literacy offers a full century and a half of legends and lore, right in your mitt.

Biographie de l'auteur

David H. Martinez is a member of the Society for American BaseballResearch, the sport?s premier research organization. He has worked as a radionews journalist in San Jose and as a broadcaster for University of Californiabaseball games. Visit him on the Internet at www.homerunweb.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Penguin
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0452274265
• ISBN 13: 9780452274266
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible