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3.0
A very good book on baseball, I read it back in 2008 after becoming very interested in baseball during a visit to the States.
The book highlights all the main rules of the game although not every rule is mentioned (baseball is quite a complex sport) the uniform, kit and alot of history about how the game developed and who its heroes were. There are some great photos included which helps visualise the game. There is also information regarding leagues and the different teams with some limited background.
Unfortunately this issue is a few years old now so some of the teams mentioned don't even exist anymore (the Montreal Expos for one) the game has changed its structure somewhat and there are some questionable anecdotes inside including the story as to how the game of baseball was developed.
Since this book was written condeming evidence has emerged to suggest that baseball was in fact invented in Guildford, Surrey many many moons ago rather than being developed in the US. This will upset many people but make no mistake; baseball is as American as Apple Pie and we Brits wouldnt dream of taking that away from you. The English invented the sport but the Americans have developed it into the sport I know and love today!
A good book for a general overview of baseball but not a book to rely on if you need more detailed information on the subject.
The book highlights all the main rules of the game although not every rule is mentioned (baseball is quite a complex sport) the uniform, kit and alot of history about how the game developed and who its heroes were. There are some great photos included which helps visualise the game. There is also information regarding leagues and the different teams with some limited background.
Unfortunately this issue is a few years old now so some of the teams mentioned don't even exist anymore (the Montreal Expos for one) the game has changed its structure somewhat and there are some questionable anecdotes inside including the story as to how the game of baseball was developed.
Since this book was written condeming evidence has emerged to suggest that baseball was in fact invented in Guildford, Surrey many many moons ago rather than being developed in the US. This will upset many people but make no mistake; baseball is as American as Apple Pie and we Brits wouldnt dream of taking that away from you. The English invented the sport but the Americans have developed it into the sport I know and love today!
A good book for a general overview of baseball but not a book to rely on if you need more detailed information on the subject.
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