The ARMCHAIR BOOK OF BASEBALL (The armchair library)

by John Thorn

Other authorsJames Stevenson (Illustrator), Peter V. Ueberroth (Foreword)
Paper Book, 1985

Status

Available

Call number

796.357

Tags

Misc Writers

Genres

Collection

Sports- Baseball

Publication

Scribner (1985), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 388 pages

Description

A fine collection of writings on baseball-some by players and coaches, others by sports writers or others who have a passion for the game.

Subjects

Baseball

Awards

CASEY Award (Finalist — 1985)

Language

English

Physical description

388 p.; 9.1 inches

ISBN

0684184826 / 9780684184821

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