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Treasures From The Library Of Congress
Smithsonian
October 2009
On Sale: October 1, 2009
256 pages ISBN: 0061625450 EAN: 9780061625459 Hardcover
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A lavishly illustrated history of America's game, from
the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress
Baseball, the sport that helped reunify the country in
the years after the Civil War, remains the National Pastime.
The Library of Congress houses the world's largest baseball
collection, documenting the history of the game and
providing a unique look at America since the late 1700s. Now
Baseball Americana presents the best of the best from
that treasure trove. From baseball's biggest stars to street
urchins, from its most newsworthy stories to sandlot and
Little League games, the book examines baseball's
hardscrabble origins, rich cultural heritage, and uniquely
American character. The more than 350 fabulous illustrations—many never
before published—featured first-generation, vintage
photographic and chromolithographic baseball cards;
photographs of famous players and ballparks; and newspaper
clippings, cartoons, New Deal photographs, and baseball
advertisements. Packed with images that will surprise and
thrill even the most expert collector, Baseball
Americana is a gift for every baseball fan.
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