Baseball’s First Inning: A History of the National Pastime Through the Civil War - Tapa blanda

Ryczek, William J.

 
9780786441945: Baseball’s First Inning: A History of the National Pastime Through the Civil War
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ISBN 10: 0786441941 ISBN 13: 9780786441945
Editorial: McFarland, 2009

Sinopsis

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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Acerca del autor

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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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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Editorial
McFarland
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0786441941
ISBN 13 
9780786441945
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
270
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