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

Ryczek, William J.

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ISBN 10: 0786441941 ISBN 13: 9780786441945

Casa editrice: McFarland Publishing, 2009

Riassunto

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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L'autore:

Award-winning author William J. Ryczek is a banking executive in Wallingford, Connecticut. His writing interests include the early history of baseball and football, the Yankees, and the Mets.Award-winning author William J. Ryczek is a banking executive in Wallingford, Connecticut. His writing interests include the early history of baseball and football, the Yankees, and the Mets.

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• Editore: McFarland Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0786441941
• ISBN 13: 9780786441945
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 261