Baseball and the mythic moment : how we remember the national game / James D. Hardy, Jr.
| Author/creator | Hardy, James D., 1934- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007. |
| Description | vii, 211 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-202) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006036341 |
| ISBN | 9780786426508 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786426500 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV867.54.H37 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |