The Story of Baseball - Third Revised and Expanded Edition

"This solid, absorbing introduction to the history, mechanics, and magic of baseball has been expanded and updated, with the addition of several chapters incorporating new baseball lore and current faces. A winner in any season."-- Horn Book. "A splendid volume for fans of all ages. a solid hit." -- The New York Times "A grand slam all the way!" -- School Library Journal

About the author

Lawrence S. Ritter (1922-2004) was chairman of the Department of Finance at the Graduate School of Business Administration of New York University. He collaborated with fellow baseball historian Donald Honig on The Image of Their Greatness and The 100 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time but is best known for The Glory of Their Times, one of the most famous sports books ever published.

Summary

"This solid, absorbing introduction to the history, mechanics, and magic of baseball has been expanded and updated, with the addition of several chapters incorporating new baseball lore and current faces. A winner in any season."--Horn Book."A splendid volume for fans of all ages. a solid hit." --The New York Times"A grand slam all the way!" --School Library Journal

Product details

• Authors: Lawrence S Ritter, Lawrence S. Ritter
• Publisher: Collins US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.04.1999
• EAN: 9780688162641
• ISBN: 978-0-688-16264-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: JUVENILE FICTION: Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Sports & Recreation / General