The Book Of American Pastimes: Containing A History Of The Principal Baseball, Cricket, Rowing, And Yachting Clubs Of The United States (1866) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165133871)

The Book of American Pastimes, written by Charles A. Peverelly in 1866, is a comprehensive historical account of the principal baseball, cricket, rowing, and yachting clubs in the United States. The book provides an in-depth look at the origins and development of these sports in America, including the rules and regulations, notable players and events, and the social and cultural significance of each sport. Peverelly's work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American sports and the role they have played in shaping the country's culture and identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles A. Peverelly
ISBN-10: 1165133873
ISBN-13: 9781165133871
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.15d