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Baseball in the Garden of Eden: Baseball in the Garden of Eden,Used
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Think you know how the game of baseball began? Think again.Forget Abner Doubleday and Cooperstown. Forget Alexander Joy Cartwright and the New York Knickerbockers. Instead, meet Daniel Lucius Adams, William Rufus Wheaton, and Louis Fenn Wadsworth, each of whom has a stronger claim to baseball paternity than Doubleday or Cartwright.But did baseball even have a fatheror did it just evolve from other batandball games? John Thorn, baseballs preeminent historian, examines the creation story of the game and finds it all to be a gigantic lie, not only the Doubleday legend, so long recognized with a wink and a nudge. From its earliest days baseball was a vehicle for gambling (much like cricket, a far more popular game in early America), a proxy form of class warfare, infused with racism as was the larger society, invigorated if ultimately corrupted by gamblers, hustlers, and shady entrepreneurs. Thorn traces the rise of the New York version of the game over other variations popular in Massachusetts and Philadelphia. He shows how the sports increasing popularity in the early decades of the nineteenth century mirrored the migration of young men from farms and small towns to cities, especially New York. And he charts the rise of secret professionalism and the origin of the notorious reserve clause, essential innovations for gamblers and capitalists. No matter how much you know about the history of baseball, you will find something new in every chapter. Thorn also introduces us to a host of early baseball stars who helped to drive the tremendous popularity and growth of the game in the postCivil War era: Jim Creighton, perhaps the first true professional player; Candy Cummings, the pitcher who claimed to have invented the curveball; Albert Spalding, the ballplayer who would grow rich from the game and shape its creation myth; Hall of Fame brothers George and Harry Wright; Cap Anson, the first man to record three thousand hits and a virulent racist; and many others. Add bluff, bluster, and bravado, and toss in an illicit romance, an unknown son, a lost ball club, an epidemic scare, and you have a baseball detective story like none ever written.Thorn shows how a small religious cult became instrumental in the commission that was established to determine the origins of the game and why the selection of Abner Doubleday as baseballs father was as strangely logical as it was patently absurd. Entertaining from the first page to the last, Baseball in the Garden of Eden is a tale of good and evil, and the snake proves the most interesting character. It is full of heroes, scoundrels, and dupes; it contains more scandal by far than the 1919 Black Sox World Series fix. More than a history of the game, Baseball in the Garden of Eden tells the story of nineteenthcentury America, a land of opportunity and limitation, of glory and greedall present in the wondrous alloy that is our nation and its pastime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Baseball in the Garden of Eden'? A: The main theme of 'Baseball in the Garden of Eden' is the exploration of the true origins of baseball, challenging popular myths and highlighting the game's evolution from various bat-and-ball games.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Baseball in the Garden of Eden' is John Thorn, a renowned historian specializing in baseball.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to baseball history? A: Yes, 'Baseball in the Garden of Eden' is suitable for newcomers as it provides an engaging narrative that unveils lesser-known aspects of baseball's history in an accessible way.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on March 15, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'Baseball in the Garden of Eden' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What are some key figures discussed in the book? A: Key figures discussed include Daniel Lucius Adams, William Rufus Wheaton, and Jim Creighton, among others who contributed to the evolution of baseball.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Historical Study & Educational Resources'.
- Q: Does the book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: The product description does not specify the inclusion of illustrations or photographs, focusing primarily on the narrative content.