Description: 640 PagesISBN-10 : 0789480182ISBN-13 : 978-0789480187 From Library JournalThrough a series of both little-known and easily recognized photographs, the authors (prolific sportswriters and editors) of this hefty volume present a stunning visual celebration of America's most enduring sport. For example, the first 60 pages, covering the era 1845-99, contain such treats as a series of photographs capturing early star George Wright displaying batting and fielding techniques; paired photos of Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first black major leaguer during the 19th century, and Cap Anson, who helped drive African Americans from organized baseball; and the legendary King Kelly. The rest of the book is grouped by decade, with Lou Gehrig appearing in Yankee Stadium after his consecutive games streak had ended, Ted Williams shown as a Korean War pilot, and President John F. Kennedy tossing out the ball for the Washington Senators' home opener in 1962. Somewhat greater textual analysis might have been welcomed, but the near-absolute focus on photographic representations is hard to dispute. For general libraries. R.C. Cottrell, California State Univ., ChicoCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Book Title: Baseball : a Celebration!
Number of Pages: 640 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2001
Item Height: 1.7 in
Topic: Baseball / History, Baseball / General, General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Item Weight: 101 Oz
Author: Jim Gigliotti, James Buckley Jr., Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Item Length: 11.3 in
Item Width: 9 in
Format: Hardcover
