Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia
Historic Landmarks of Philadelphia

Author: Roger W. Moss

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2008-11-18

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780812241068

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Architectural historian Moss and photographer Crane set out to celebrate the surviving historic architecture of Philadelphia. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates Philadelphia's evolution from a modest mercantile outpost of a colonial power to a world-renowned cosmopolitan city.

Baseball's First Inning
Baseball's First Inning

Author: William J. Ryczek

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-11-29

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0786482834

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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 oldest founding myths. The impact of the Civil War on the sport is discussed and baseball's unsteady path to becoming America's national game is analyzed at length.