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Jackie Robinson And The Integration Of Baseball ( Inscribed By Scott Simon  )

Jackie Robinson And The Integration Of Baseball ( Inscribed By Scott Simon )

Jackie Robinson And The Integration Of Baseball ( Inscribed By Scott Simon  )
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Jackie Robinson And The Integration Of Baseball ( Inscribed By Scott Simon )

by Simon, Scott

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Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket
ISBN 10
047126153X
ISBN 13
9780471261537
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Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 2002. First Printing. Hardcover. 047126153x . The page ends have a trace of foxing and are yellowed. ; The book is INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. .

Synopsis

"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." --Chicago Tribune "Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World "Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same r...

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Bookseller
Willis Monie Books - ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
302530
Title
Jackie Robinson And The Integration Of Baseball ( Inscribed By Scott Simon )
Author
Simon, Scott
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket
Edition
First Printing
ISBN 10
047126153X
ISBN 13
9780471261537
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, New Jersey
Date Published
2002
Keywords
047126153x, Baseball, Jackie Robinson, Inscribed Book, Black Studies

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