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

by William J. Ryczek

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786441941
• ISBN13: 9780786441945
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher