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The Mcfarland Historical Baseball Library: Busting 'em and Other Big League Stories by Ty Cobb (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-100786415991
ISBN-139780786415991
eBay Product ID (ePID)2464501
Product Key Features
Number of Pages194 Pages
Publication NameBusting 'em and Other Big League Stories
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBaseball / History, Baseball / Essays & Writings, Baseball / General, General
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorTy Cobb
SeriesThe Mcfarland Historical Baseball Library
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight8.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2002-155757
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"One of the best but least-heralded developments in the recent history of baseball literature was the inauguration of the McFarland Historical Baseball Library in 2003"--I>Spitball; "charming look at the writing styles of almost a century ago"-- ForeWord Magazine ; "invaluable McFarland Historical Baseball Library series"--Edward Achorn, The Providence Journal., "One of the best but least-heralded developments in the recent history of baseball literature was the inauguration of the McFarland Historical Baseball Library in 2003"-I>Spitball; "charming look at the writing styles of almost a century ago"- ForeWord Magazine ; "invaluable McFarland Historical Baseball Library series"-Edward Achorn, The Providence Journal.
Series Volume Number1
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal796.357092
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Editors' Note Introduction by John N. Wheeler I. Busting 'Em II. The Effect of Crowds on Big Leaguers III. Sizing Up the Pitchers IV. Inside Stuff About the "Umps" V. Big League Bosses and Their Methods VI. Facing Tough Breaks in the Big Leagues VII. The Brainiest Men in Baseball VIII. Big League Base Running IX. Making a Big League Hitter X. Tragedies of the Diamond XI. Is Baseball a Good Profession? XII. Off the Field with the Big League Players Index
SynopsisPublished in 1914,Busting 'Emwas the first of three books credited to Ty Cobb the author. Though in fact it was ghostwritten by John N. Wheeler, who also penned Mathewson'sPitching in a Pinch,the book fascinates with its insights into Cobb as a public figure. The reader is presented Cobb's explanation of the beating incident at Hilltop Park, the Baker spiking, and his contentious relationship with teammates. His thoughts-or those he sanctioned-of umpires, his contemporaries, crowds, and strategy are also shared. This book, long out of print and increasingly hard to find, is essential reading for those who would understand Cobb's awareness of and investment in the shape of his public image., Published in 1914, Busting 'Em was the first of three books credited to Ty Cobb the author. Though in fact it was ghostwritten by John N. Wheeler, who also penned Mathewson's Pitching in a Pinch, the book fascinates with its insights into Cobb as a public figure. The reader is presented Cobb's explanation of the beating incident at Hilltop Park, the Baker spiking, and his contentious relationship with teammates. His thoughts--or those he sanctioned--of umpires, his contemporaries, crowds, and strategy are also shared. This book, long out of print and increasingly hard to find, is essential reading for those who would understand Cobb's awareness of and investment in the shape of his public image., Published in 1914, ""Busting 'em"" was the first of three books credited to Ty Cobb as the author. Though in fact it was ghostwritten by John N. Wheeler, the book provides an insight into Cobb as a public figure. It presents Cobb's explanation of contentious events during his playing career.
LC Classification NumberGV873.C6 2003
