Baseball's First Inning: A History of the National Pastime

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

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.
Country USA
Brand McFarland
Manufacturer McFarland & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780786441945
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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