The Book of Baseball, 1911: Our National Pastime from Its Earliest Days (Dover Baseball) by William Patten, J. Walker McSpadden, Paul Dickson (Preface) - 2010-09-16

Dover Publications, 2010-09-16. Hardcover. New.

Dover Publications, 2010-09-16. Hardcover. Like New.

Mineola, New York: Mineola, N.Y.: Dover Publications, 2010, 1st Dover Edition, First Printing, 2010. ------------( 1st printing of the First Dover Edition ) hardcover, about 10.5w x 13.5h inches, a Near Fine example but there is a bump and slight crack at the upper spine tip, no dustjacket as issued, looks new, 159 pages, b&w photos, ---contents include: Preface; Foreword; In the Early Days of the Game; The National league; The American League and Earlier Rivals of The Nationals; A Review of the 1910 Season; The Art of Pitching; Star Plays and Players; Making a Championship Club; The Troubles of an Umpire; Chasing the Pennant; The Minor Leagues; The Season of 1911, ---"This 100th anniversary commemorative edition constitutes the definitive guide to professional baseball as it was played a century ago. One of the most sought-after documents of the sport's early days, it explores baseball's roots in the 1830s, the origins of the National and American leagues, the art of pitching, star… Read More

Dover Pubns, 2010. Hardcover. New. 160 pages. 13.19x10.71x0.79 inches.