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“This thoroughly enjoyable, eminently browsable volume should be part of every fan’s spring-training regimen.” - Booklist

“Surprisingly, there is no other book so comprehensive, concise or readable.” - St. Paul Pioneer-Press

“Instructive and fun.” - Chicago Sun-Times

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Lose yourself in all the marvelous memories and hallowed history withThe Book of Baseball Literacy: 3rd Edition, a massive book that provides a fascinating, fact-filled overview of the game and its history. With listings and definitions of nearly 700 important baseball items — from the game’s origins in the 1840s to the present day — this book is perfect for both beginning and intermediate fans. It is so comprehensive that history professor Doug Bisson of Belmont University (Nashville, Tenn.) assigned the first edition of the book to students of his summer course on baseball history.

Incredibly thorough, never dull, the book is organized in eight chapters:

Players & Managers
Executives, Media & Others
Events & Dates
Teams, Leagues & Other Groups
Places
Folklore, Literature & Diversions
Records, Statistics & Awards
Rules, Game Terms & Baseball Business

From simple terms like bunt and minor leagues to historical events like the American League war and the Black Sox scandal; from baseball’s great names like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson to the men who subtly yet powerfully influenced the game like Ray Chapman and Marvin Miller; from .406 to “Tinker to Evers to Chance”; from the 1927 Yankees to the 2010 perfect games, The Book of Baseball Literacy will settle arguments and provoke them, answer questions and ask them.

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It’s a must for any baseball fan — and a perfect way to catch up on baseball history for newcomers.