Publisher's Synopsis
""America�������s National Game: Historical Facts Concerning The Beginning Evolution, Development And Popularity Of Baseball"" is a book written by Albert Goodwill Spalding and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive history of the game of baseball, from its origins in the early 19th century to its rise as a popular national pastime in the United States. Spalding, a former professional baseball player and founder of the Spalding sporting goods company, draws on his extensive knowledge of the game to present a detailed account of its evolution, including the development of rules, equipment, and playing styles. The book also includes biographical sketches of prominent baseball players and figures, as well as photographs and illustrations. Overall, ""America�������s National Game"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of baseball in America.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.