America's National Game

America's National Game Historical Facts Concerning The Beginning Evolution, Development And Popularity Of Baseball (1911)

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Publisher's Synopsis

America's National Game: Historical Facts Concerning The Beginning Evolution, Development And Popularity Of Baseball is a book written by Albert Goodwill Spalding in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of baseball, from its origins to its rise in popularity as America's national pastime. Spalding, a former professional baseball player and founder of the Spalding sporting goods company, draws upon his extensive knowledge and experience to provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of the game. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early days of baseball, the development of the rules and equipment, the growth of professional baseball, and the impact of the game on American society. It also includes biographical information on some of the most famous players and teams in baseball history, as well as numerous photographs and illustrations. Overall, America's National Game is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of baseball and its place in American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781166545253
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 796.3570973
Language: English
Number of pages: 570
Weight: 1002g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 36mm