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Perhaps the most iconic representation of Americana, baseball captured the hearts of the American public when it first gained traction around the country in the mid-19th century. The sport continues to enthrall audiences both in the United States and around the world through informal games, regional associations, and at the professional level. This volume introduces readers to the history of a sport that in many ways is inextricably tied to the American ethos and surveys the lives of some of its key professional players.

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Series Review: Inside Sports"". . .The Books Are Colorful And Heavily Illustrated. . .The Information Is Well Organized, And The Text Style Will Appeal To Young Or Reluctant Readers. The Covers Feature Bold, Stylized Action Shots Of Current Popular Player

Series Review: Inside Sports . . .The books are colorful and heavily illustrated. . .the information is well organized, and the text style will appeal to young or reluctant readers. The covers feature bold, stylized action shots of current popular players and have a great deal of visual appeal. Students doing reports on the history of their favorite games will find these books useful, and this series will also find an audience with young sports fans. --VOYA Magazine

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