Jackie Robinson : a life in American history / Courtney Michelle Smith.
| Author/creator | Smith, Courtney Michelle, 1978- author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, [2021] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Black history lives Black history lives. ^A1421990 |
| Contents | The world that made Jackie Robinson -- The Negro Leagues -- The Negro Leagues and the opening act of reintegration -- The beginning of new era in baseball -- The Montreal Royals and Jackie Robinson -- The Major Leagues and Jackie Robinson's first two months -- The Rookie of the Year -- The presidency, civil rights, and Jackie Robinson -- The end of the road -- Why Jackie Robinson matters. |
| Abstract | "Jackie Robinson: A Life in American History provides readers with an understanding of the scope of Robinson's life and explores why no Major League baseball player will ever again wear number 42 as his regular jersey number"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Smith, Courtney Michelle, 1978- Jackie Robinson Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, [2021] 9781440872686 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2020036227 |
| ISBN | 1440872694 |
| ISBN | 9781440872693 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |