Baseball's First Inning: A History of the National Pastime Through the Civil War - Couverture souple

Ryczek, William J.

 
9780786441945: Baseball's First Inning: A History of the National Pastime Through the Civil War
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0786441941 ISBN 13 : 9780786441945
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

This history of America's pastime describes the evolution of baseball from early bat and ball games to its growth and acceptance in different regions of the country. Such New York clubs as the Atlantics, Excelsiors and Mutuals are a primary focus, serving as examples of how the sport became more sophisticated and popular. The author compares theories about many of baseball's "inventors," exploring the often fascinating stories of several of baseball's oldest founding myths. The impact of the Civil War on the sport is discussed and baseball's unsteady path to becoming America's national game is analyzed at length.

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À propos de l?auteur

William J. Ryczek is a finance professional from Wallingford, Connecticut, who writes about early baseball, football, the Yankees, and the Mets.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0786441941
ISBN 13 
9780786441945
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
269
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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