Joy in Mudville (e-bog) af -

Joy in Mudville e-bog

200,69 DKK (inkl. moms 250,86 DKK)
This collection of essays by experts on baseball history focuses on the national pastime as a marker of our times and our cultural ideals. Topics include the rise of baseball in the nineteenth century, the influence of iconic players from Honus Wagner to Jackie Robinson, the fates of great teams well known (the Yankees and Orioles) and undeservedly obscure (the Elite Giants), and the advance...
E-bog 200,69 DKK
Forfattere John B. Wiseman, Wiseman (redaktør)
Forlag McFarland
Udgivet 13 januar 2010
Længde 252 sider
Genrer Popular culture
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780786457168
This collection of essays by experts on baseball history focuses on the national pastime as a marker of our times and our cultural ideals. Topics include the rise of baseball in the nineteenth century, the influence of iconic players from Honus Wagner to Jackie Robinson, the fates of great teams well known (the Yankees and Orioles) and undeservedly obscure (the Elite Giants), and the advances of Latinos and blacks on the field and in the broader culture.