Baseball and the mythic moment : how we remember the national game / James D. Hardy, Jr.

Author/creator Hardy, James D., 1934-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.
Descriptionvii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Abstract "Why do some events become transcendent moments of cultural significance, while others fade into relative obscurity? This book answers that question by studying baseball, and examines why moments like Ruth's called shot have become American cultural myths, while many other players, games and events have not"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-202) and index.
LCCN 2006036341
ISBN9780786426508 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786426500 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks GV867.54.H37 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold