by Alexander C. Irvine
Ten Speed Press, 2018. 171 pgs. Nonfiction
Starting in the earliest days of baseball, this title covers the
history of baseball down to the current day. It talks about rules, equipment,
leagues, and other developments that influenced how the game is played today.
Some of the major controversies, like segregations, are discussed at length, as
well as international developments in baseball and the world. There are stories
about important or interesting individuals, as well as achievements and records
that have lasted for years. The comic book format allows for smaller paragraphs
and less dense reading, while still maintaining the breadth and details. The
illustrations are in a traditional style, reminiscent of early baseball trading
cards, and enhance the information presented.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book on the history of baseball. I was drawn
into the stories about individual people and how they affected the game, as
well as the overarching history of the development of baseball. There is tons
of detail, but is often presented in quick side notes that work well in the
comic book format. It took me much longer to read than I was expecting, but I
was fascinated throughout the whole book. I would recommend them to anyone who
wanted to learn more about baseball, or a student who is looking for a great
book for a project or book report.
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