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The Jersey brings a new dimension to what it means to be an African-American "first." It draws us into the history of passing that many African Americans considered a necessary survival strategy or ……続きを見る

"[An] essential study of a previously unexplored chapter of the game’s history. An important addition to baseball collections...." Library Journal, Starred Review The gripping story of how one of th……続きを見る

11 in '11 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unparalleled season, packed with interviews with key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more Of the 11 World Series titles the St. Louis C……続きを見る

More hockey history for every day of the year! Celebrate hockey history with Hockey 365, The Second Period and be reminded of why you love hockey every day of the year. Whether you are a long-suffer……続きを見る

“A Book of Fishing Stories” is a 1913 work by F. G. Aflalo comprising a variety of stories related to angling. Contents include: “Odds and Ends”, “Salmon Fishing in the Spey”, “On Sea Trout”, “Dappi……続きを見る

This fantastic book contains a comprehensive guide to fly fishing in America, dealing with all aspects of the subject from equipment, preparation, habits and habitats, seasons and appropriate flies,……続きを見る

Un giorno, mentre Lelio pescava sulle coste Livornesi, molti pescatori che si trovavano accanto a lui ad osservarlo gli domandarono: "Ma come fai a prendere tutti quei pesci, se non abbiamo nemmeno ……続きを見る

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works. 続きを見る

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable……続きを見る

A walk-through wrestling history, starting with the founding fathers such as Ed “Strangler” Lewis and the incomparable Lou Thesz, to modern-day masters such as Daniel Bryan and Kurt Angle. The Wrest……続きを見る

Experience a game-by-game account of the magical 1979 Houston Oilers season in Red, White, and Columbia Blue: Chasing the Dream with the 1979 Houston Oilers. Author Jackson Michael interviewed sever……続きを見る

In 'The Jubilee Book of Cricket,' K. S. Ranjitsinhji deftly encapsulates the essence of cricket during a period marked by significant transformation within the sport. Combining lyrical prose with me……続きを見る

In "Cricket," Horace Gordon Hutchinson embarks on an insightful examination of the beloved sport, weaving together historical context, technical mastery, and personal anecdotes to capture the essenc……続きを見る

In "Cricket," Robert Henry Lyttelton masterfully captures the essence of this beloved sport through a richly detailed lens that encompasses its history, philosophy, and cultural impact. Lyttelton's ……続きを見る

From the rickety to the palatial, ballparks have grown up with and defined baseball in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some old-timers have vivid memories of cheering for Willie Mays and Roy Campanella at……続きを見る

“Whaling and Fishing” offers the reader an authentic glimpse into the life of a sailor, attempting to dispel the romance often attributed to it by exploring both what may be enjoyed and what must be……続きを見る

"Friday Night Lights meets Unbroken." ーTony Reali | "One of the most profound stories you will ever read." ーIan O'Connor | "Plaschke delivers a masterpiece." ーJeff Pearlman From L.A. Times column……続きを見る

Wet fly-fishing, as opposed to dry fly-fishing, is a mode of fly-fishing whereby the fly is dragged underwater to mimic submerged flies that are being dredged along with the flow of the water. This ……続きを見る

“A Handbook of Angling” contains a detailed, illustrated guide to fishing, covering fly-fishing, trolling, bottom-fishing, salmon-fishing, and more. Accessible and beginner-friendly, it is essential……続きを見る

“British Angling Flies” is a detailed guide to the different flies that can be used in fly fishing in Britain. The book is divided into months, and for each month there is provided information on ea……続きを見る

The Hollywood Stars were the most inventive team in baseball history, known for their celebrity ownership and movie star following during the Golden Age of Hollywood. In Lights, Camera, Fastball: Ho……続きを見る

“By Loch and Stream” contains a collection of accounts relating to the author's vast and interesting experiences fishing in the rivers and lochs of Scotland. This informal and intimate collection of……続きを見る

*A Boston Globe Bestseller!* *An Outside Magazine Book ClubPick!* *Winner of the International Ski Association's Ullr Book Award!* **"A sparkling account."ーWall Street Journal An electrifying adven……続きを見る

The Fall 2020 edition of SABR's Baseball Research Journal (Volume 49, issue 2), runs the gamut of research, from the nineteenth century to events that took place in 2020. The article that anchors th……続きを見る

When baseball’s reserve clause was struck down in late 1975 and ushered in free agency, club owners feared it would ruin the game; instead, there seemed to be no end to the “baseball fever” that wou……続きを見る

One of the best managers in the early years of professional baseball, Frank Selee (1859-1909) built two great teams. The Boston Beaneaters of the 1890s won five National League pennants during his t……続きを見る

“A splendid chronicle of early climbing in the Sierra Nevada.” ーRoyal Robbins It’s 1873. Gore–Tex shells and aluminum climbing gear are a century away, but the high mountains still call to those wi……続きを見る

Sports fans love holding media "experts" accountable for bad predictions. Since 2015, Fred Segal has chronicled “unprophetic” sports predictions on the internet. His Freezing Cold Takes social media……続きを見る

In this book,The Baseball Gods are Real: Volume 3 - The Religion of Baseball, I expand on my belief that the Baseball Gods do exist. As I did with the first two published books in my series about ba……続きを見る

Todo aficionado al fútbol que se precie, por muy esporádico que sea, sabe perfectamente quiénes fueron Di Stefano, Pelé, Beckenbauer, Cruyff o Maradona y guarda en sus retinas al menos una imagen de……続きを見る