Diamonds: The Evolution of the Ballpark: Evolution of the Ballpark from Elysian Fields to Camden Yards - Brossura

Gershman, Michael

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ISBN 10: 0395735246 ISBN 13: 9780395735244

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin, 1995

Riassunto

Ballparks are repositories of family memory, unique places that link generations. Until now, no single volume has focused on the historical development of these special spaces, from the crossroads of neighboring cornfields to the intersections of state highways. In Diamonds, Michael Gershman carefully traces the often curious genesis of these cultural landmarks that mirror, in many respects, the evolution of our urban landscape. All the great parks - Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Sportsman's Park, Ebbets Field, Shibe Park, Crosley Field, the Polo Grounds, Comiskey Park, Forbes Field, Tiger Stadium - and lesser-known gems - Baker Bowl, South End Grounds, Palace of the Fans, and Hilltop Park - are celebrated with a rich blend of meticulously researched history, illuminating anecdotes, rare photographs, and evocative illustrations. Diamonds also tells the story of more modern baseball palaces - Candlestick Park, the Astrodome, and Camden Yards - and describes parks that were proposed but ne

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Book by Gershman Michael

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Houghton Mifflin
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0395735246
• ISBN 13: 9780395735244
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 259
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