The Book of Baseball, 1911: Our National Pastime from Its Earliest Days

by J. Walker McSpadden, William Patten, Joseph Walker McSpadden, et al.

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 plays and players, umpiring, the minor leagues, and many other aspects of our national pastime. More than 220 illustrations include...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486479579
• ISBN13: 9780486479576
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.7" x 13.2"