The Chronicle of Baseball: A Century of Major League Action

by John Mehno

From its Humble Beginnings over a century ago, baseball has become America's pastime and obsession. It is a sport that once moved social commentator Jacques Barzun to say, "Whoever wants to know more... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1842220691
• ISBN13: 9781842220696
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 5.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 8.8" x 11.2"

Customer Reviews

a very entertaining book

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Very interesting

I have been following baseball for almost 25 years and I loved this book. It is an excellent informal history with special articles about the best players. The one on Yogi Berra is especially good. I would recommend this for any fan of the great game of baseball.

Excellent!

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