A Ball Player's Career

A Ball Player's Career Being The Personal Experiences And Reminiscences (1900)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""A Ball Player's Career: Being The Personal Experiences And Reminiscences"" is a memoir written by Adrian Constantine Anson, a former American baseball player who played for the Chicago White Stockings (now known as the Chicago Cubs) during the late 19th century. The book was first published in 1900 and provides a detailed account of Anson's personal experiences and memories as a professional baseball player.Throughout the book, Anson shares his insights and perspectives on the game of baseball, including its history, evolution, and cultural significance. He also discusses his own career as a player, providing anecdotes and stories about his time on the field, as well as his interactions with other players, coaches, and fans.Anson's memoir is not only a valuable historical document for baseball enthusiasts, but it also offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural context of the game during the late 19th century. The book provides a glimpse into the life of a professional athlete during this time period, and sheds light on the challenges and rewards of pursuing a career in sports.Overall, ""A Ball Player's Career: Being The Personal Experiences And Reminiscences"" is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a wealth of insights into the world of baseball and the life of a professional athlete during the late 19th century.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781166480271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 396
Weight: 526g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm