Baseball's First Inning (e-bog) af William J. Ryczek, Ryczek

Baseball's First Inning e-bog

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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 &quote;inventors,&q...
E-bog 151,31 DKK
Forfattere William J. Ryczek, Ryczek (forfatter)
Forlag McFarland
Udgivet 29 november 2014
Længde 269 sider
Genrer History
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780786482832
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 "e;inventors,"e; 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.