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Genre/Form: | History |
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Material Type: | Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Troy Soos |
ISBN: | 078642625X 9780786426256 |
OCLC Number: | 70174979 |
Description: | vii, 218 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents: | The early years: from children's game to gentlemen's pastime -- 1870-1879: playing for pay -- 1880-1889: every city and town, school and factory -- 1890-1899: playing hardball -- 1900-1909: a new era -- 1910-1918: miracle Braves and world champion Red Sox. |
Responsibility: | Troy Soos. |
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Abstract:
Covers the history of baseball in New England from 1791 through 1918, the year in which the Red Sox won their final World Series of the 20th century. This work demonstrates that the amateur game became a fixture of the towns, schools, and even the factories.
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"absolutely fascinating"--The Inside Game; "an engaging history full of little-known material. You don't have to be from New England to enjoy this book. You just have to like baseball"--Sports Illustrated; "Both an engrossing read and an excellent single-volume history...among the half dozen best books about pre-modern baseball written. It's a good read but it's also excellent scholarship."--Red Sox Journal; "Soos has compiled a satisfying book that will add another layer to the rich history and tradition of New England baseball."--Patriot Ledger. Read more...
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