Author: William Webb
Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
Delve into the rich and complex history of the Negro Leagues in this enlightening exploration that captures the spirit, struggles, and profound influence of African American baseball from its inception to its enduring legacy. This book traces the origins of the leagues, beginning with the early days of African American baseball, set against a backdrop of the harsh social and racial climates of the era. From the founding of the first major league by Rube Foster in 1920, through the highs of the legendary players like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, to the pioneering efforts of integration before Jackie Robinson and beyond, these narrative weaves a detailed tapestry of the leagues' pivotal moments. It not only highlights the triumphs and challenges on the field but also the cultural resonance of the leagues in the arts and their role in the civil rights movement. Discover the stories of iconic teams like the Kansas City Monarchs and Homestead Grays, and learn about the lesser known, yet equally compelling, tales of female players who defied gender norms to play the game they loved. As the leagues faced the impacts of the Great Depression, World War II, and the eventual decline post-integration, this book examines the broader implications of these events on players' lives and the community.
Leagues Apart
Report
Author: Public Archives Canada
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
The American Catholic Historical Researches
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents
Author: Reuben Gold Thwaites
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The Southwestern Reporter
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1358
Book Description
The South Western Reporter
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and Court of Appeals of Kentucky; Aug./Dec. 1886-May/Aug. 1892, Court of Appeals of Texas; Aug. 1892/Feb. 1893-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals of Texas; Apr./June 1896-Aug./Nov. 1907, Court of Appeals of Indian Territory; May/June 1927-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Appeals of Missouri and Commission of Appeals of Texas.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
Book Description
Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, and Court of Appeals of Kentucky; Aug./Dec. 1886-May/Aug. 1892, Court of Appeals of Texas; Aug. 1892/Feb. 1893-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Civil and Criminal Appeals of Texas; Apr./June 1896-Aug./Nov. 1907, Court of Appeals of Indian Territory; May/June 1927-Jan./Feb. 1928, Courts of Appeals of Missouri and Commission of Appeals of Texas.
The American Gazetteer
Cyclopaedia of Political Science
Author: John Joseph Lalor (d. 1899, ed)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
Cyclopædia of Political Science, Political Economy, and of the Political History of the United States
Author: John Joseph Lalor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
The Catholic Historical Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholic church in the United States
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catholic church in the United States
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description