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Author : Peter Hamilton Myers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The First of the Knickerbockers: a Tale of 1673 written by Peter Hamilton Myers and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas W. Gilbert
Publisher : Godine+ORM
ISBN 13 : 1567926886
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (679 download)
Download or read book How Baseball Happened written by Thomas W. Gilbert and published by Godine+ORM. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of baseball’s nineteenth-century origins: “a delightful look at a young nation creating a pastime that was love from the first crack of the bat” (Paul Dickson, The Wall Street Journal). You may have heard that Abner Doubleday or Alexander Cartwright invented baseball. Neither did. You may have been told that a club called the Knickerbockers played the first baseball game in 1846. They didn’t. Perhaps you’ve read that baseball’s color line was first crossed by Jackie Robinson in 1947. Nope. Baseball’s true founders don’t have plaques in Cooperstown. They were hundreds of uncredited, ordinary people who played without gloves, facemasks, or performance incentives. Unlike today’s pro athletes, they lived full lives outside of sports. They worked, built businesses, and fought against the South in the Civil War. In this myth-busting history, Thomas W. Gilbert reveals the true beginnings of baseball. Through newspaper accounts, diaries, and other accounts, he explains how it evolved through the mid-nineteenth century into a modern sport of championships, media coverage, and famous stars—all before the first professional league was formed in 1871. Winner of the Casey Award: Best Baseball Book of the Year
Author : Phil Berger
Publisher : Thunder's Mouth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781568580081
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)
Download or read book Miracle on 33rd Street written by Phil Berger and published by Thunder's Mouth Press. This book was released on 1994-01-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alan Gratz
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780803732247
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (322 download)
Download or read book The Brooklyn Nine written by Alan Gratz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the fortunes of a German immigrant family through nine generations, beginning in 1845, as they experience American life and play baseball.
Author : Charles Fenno Hoffman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Knickerbocker written by Charles Fenno Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (29 download)
Download or read book The Knickerbocker written by and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth L. Bradley
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813548624
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (135 download)
Download or read book Knickerbocker written by Elizabeth L. Bradley and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-27 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep within New York's compelling, sprawling history lives an odd, ornery Manhattan native named Diedrich Knickerbocker. The name may be familiar today: his story gave rise to generations of popular tributes—from a beer brand to a basketball team and more—but Knickerbocker himself has been forgotten. In fact, he was New York's first truly homegrown chronicler, and as a descendant of the Dutch settlers, he singlehandedly tried to reclaim the city for the Dutch. Almost singlehandedly, that is. Diedrich Knickerbocker was created in 1809 by a young Washington Irving, who used the character to narrate his classic satire, A History of New York. According to Irving's partisan narrator, everything good and distinctive, proud and powerful, about New York City—from the doughnuts to the twisting streets of lower Manhattan—could be traced back to New Amsterdam. Terrific general interest, cultural history of a city with a rich and lively literary past. First-ever book on the eponymous myth that has informed New York City culture since the early 1800s. Coincides with the two-hundredth anniversary of Washington Irving's publication of A History of New York. Perfect gift book or addition to library collection of New York Cityùthemed books. Includes a gallery of images that brings Diedrich Knickerbocker, his myth, time, and place to life Knickerbocker engagingly traces the creation, evolution, and prevalence of Irving's imaginary historian in New York literature and history, art and advertising, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Who would imagine this satiric character, at once a snob and a champion of the people, would endure for two hundred years? In Elizabeth L. Bradley's words, "Whether you call it 'blood,' style, attitude, or moxie, the little Dutchman could deliver." And, from this engaging work, it is clear that he does. Bradley's stunning volume offers a surprising and delightful glimpse behind the scenes of New York history, and invites readers into the world of Knickerbocker, the antihero who surprised everyone by becoming the standard-bearer for the city's exceptional sense of self, or what we now call a New York "attitude."
Author : Bob Batchelor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 838 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)
Download or read book American History through American Sports written by Bob Batchelor and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with insightful analysis and compelling arguments, this book considers the influence of sports on popular culture and spotlights the fascinating ways in which sports culture and American culture intersect. This collection blends historical and popular culture perspectives in its analysis of the development of sports and sports figures throughout American history. American History through American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports is unique in that it focuses on how each sport has transformed and influenced society at large, demonstrating how sports and popular culture are intrinsically entwined and the ways they both reflect larger societal transformations. The essays in the book are wide-ranging, covering topics of interest for sports fans who enjoy the NFL and NASCAR as well as those who like tennis and watching the Olympics. Many topics feature information about specific sports icons and favorite heroes. Additionally, many of the topics' treatments prompt engagement by purposely challenging the reader to either agree or disagree with the author's analysis.
Author : Alan Hahn
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617495867
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (174 download)
Download or read book 100 Things Knicks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die written by Alan Hahn and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initiating new fans into the world of Knicks lore or reminding die-hard supporters why this New York NBA team is always their number one, this entertaining resource distills 66 years of team history into the top 100 things to know and do--encouraging Knicks fans to live each day like it's a playoff run. Most Knicks fans have experienced a game in Madison Square Garden, have seen highlights of a young Patrick Ewing, or have heard the story behind the franchise's last championship in 1973; but the next level of fan commitment means knowing the history and meaning of Knickerbockers, and which other team--along with the Knicks--from the original National Basketball Association is still located in its original city. Such details are offered in this book, the ultimate handbook to knowing and loving the New York Knicks. The compilation breaks down all of the stats, important dates, prominent players, player nicknames, team achievements, and a list of must-do activities, and then ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that all fans will appreciate.
Author : Harvey Araton
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062097059
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)
Download or read book When the Garden Was Eden written by Harvey Araton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of The Boys of Summer and The Bronx Is Burning, New York Times sports columnist Harvey Araton delivers a fascinating look at the 1970s New York Knicks—part autobiography, part sports history, part epic, set against the tumultuous era when Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, and Bill Bradley reigned supreme in the world of basketball. Perfect for readers of Jeff Pearlman’s The Bad Guys Won!, Peter Richmond’s Badasses, and Pat Williams’s Coach Wooden, Araton’s revealing story of the Knicks’ heyday is far more than a review of one of basketball’s greatest teams’ inspiring story—it is, at heart, a stirring recreation of a time and place when the NBA championships defined the national dream.
Author : Alan Hahn
Publisher : Mvp Books
ISBN 13 : 0760343314
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book New York Knicks written by Alan Hahn and published by Mvp Books. This book was released on 2012-11-03 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing in the “Basketball Mecca� of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knickerbockers are a team steeped in history. With origins dating back to 1946 in the Basketball Association of America, the Knicks were a charter member of the NBA and have boasted a long list of all-time great players, from Harry “The Horse� Gallatin to Walt “Clyde� Frazier and Bill Bradley, Patrick Ewing and John Starks, to current stars Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire, as well as such legendary coaches as Red Holtzman and Pat Riley. The legend of the New York Knicks has been enhanced by several heated rivalries over the course of the team’s history: from Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics in the late 1960s, to 1990s battles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers, and Alonzo Mourning’s Miami Heat. Today, as the Knicks emerge as a team on the rise, these Eastern Conference rivalries are fierce once again. New York Knicks: The Complete Illustrated History presents the full history of this storied franchise, with all the on-court feats and off-court exploits of the orange and blue. Profiles of the top players and coaches from the team’s history, along with a rich collection of photography and memorabilia, create the ultimate, authoritative celebration of a beloved basketball team.
Author : Bill Felber
Publisher : SABR, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1933599421
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (335 download)
Download or read book Inventing Baseball written by Bill Felber and published by SABR, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A project of SABR's Nineteenth Century Committee, INVENTING BASEBALL brings to life the greatest games to be played in the game's early years. From the "prisoner of war" game that took place among captive Union soldiers during the Civil War, to the first intercollegiate game (Amherst versus Williams), to the first professional no-hitter, the games in this volume span 1833–1900 and detail the athletic exploits of such players as Cap Anson, Moses "Fleetwood" Walker, Charlie Comiskey, Mike "King" Kelly, and John Montgomery Ward.
Author : Andrew Burstein
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786722223
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book The Original Knickerbocker written by Andrew Burstein and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington Irving-author, ambassador, Manhattanite, and international celebrity-has largely slipped from America's memory, and yet, his creations are still very well known. With a historian's eye for scope and significance, Andrew Burstein returns Irving to the context of his native nineteenth century where he was a major celebrity-both a colorful comic genius and the first name in our national literature. Though he gave his young nation such enduring tales as “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle,” he was far more than one of our nation's most outsized literary talents. Irving was an American original and a citizen of the world.
Author : New York State Archives Partnership Trust
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438464495
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)
Download or read book The Best of New York Archives written by New York State Archives Partnership Trust and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of New York State history from the pages of the award-winning New York Archives. For readers interested in uncovering the history of the Empire State, The Best of New York Archives highlights some of the most popular articles of the unique, award-winning publicationas told through the records of the men and women who made it. Home to some of the United States most important historical treasures, the New York State Archives serves as steward for more than two hundred million records of New Yorks colonial and state governments from 1630 to the present. Contributions from Pulitzer Prize winners to best-selling authors mine this wealth of information to tell lively and engaging stories of New York States rich history. From the pages of The Best of New York Archives, nearly four hundred years of history comes alive. By evoking the Flushing Remonstrance, Evacuation Day, the womens suffrage movement, and other pivotal episodes in the states history, The Best of New York Archives reminds readers that, as Columbias Ken Jackson likes to say, America begins in New York. Sam Roberts, New York Times The New York State Archives is full of rich documents that serve as gemsthey reflect and reveal transformations in national and world history. Youll find many of those gems presented here, and New Yorks vibrant history comes to life through the eyes of those who lived through it. Kimberly Gilmore, Senior Historian, History Channel/A+E Networks The Best of New York Archives is a treasure trove of compelling essays that inform and expand understanding. The selected narratives reflect the essential role the New York State Archives plays in the preservation of the fascinating and wide-ranging particulars of New York States history. As a bonus, the sampler is a storehouse of golden nuggets useful to deflate any annoying know-it-all whose behavior cries out for it. Harry Rosenfeld, author of From Kristallnacht to Watergate: Memoirs of a Newspaperman An original, authoritative, and entertaining walk through Empire State historyprovided by a whos who of leading historians and all inspired by the unparalleled treasures in the New York State Archives. Harold Holzer, Jonathan F. Fanton Director, Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College
Author : Lawrence Baldassaro
Publisher : SIU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809389094
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The American Game written by Lawrence Baldassaro and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These nine essays selected by Lawrence Baldassaro and Richard A. Johnson present for the first time in a single volume an ethnic and racial profile of American baseball. These essayists show how the gradual involvement by various ethnic and racial groups reflects the changing nature of baseball-- and of American society as a whole-- over the course of the twentieth century. Although the sport could not truly be called representative of America until after Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947, fascination with the ethnic backgrounds of the players began more than a century ago when athletes of German and Irish descent entered the major leagues in large numbers. In the 1920s, commentators noted the influx of ballplayers of Italian and Slavic origins and wondered why there were not more Jewish players in the big leagues. The era following World War II, however, saw the most dramatic ethnographic shift with the belated entry of African American ballplayers. The pattern of ethnic succession continues as players of Hispanic and Asian origin infuse fresh excitement and renewal into the major leagues.
Author : William J. Ryczek
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786482834
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Baseball's First Inning written by William J. Ryczek and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Joel Zoss
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803299207
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (992 download)
Download or read book Diamonds in the Rough written by Joel Zoss and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pairing their detailed, informative research with a sophisticated anecdotal approach, Joel Zoss and John Bowman have written a fascinating, original, literate, and concise compendium of the history and issues surrounding America's national pastime. Addressedøare such diverse topics as the origins of the game, the contributions of minorities and women, the evolution of umpiring, baseball's influence on literature and music, substance abuse, on- and off-field tragedy, and the game's international presence. Diamonds in the Rough is an invaluable and stimulating resource both for those who already study the game and for those who would like to learn its revealing history.
