Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball
by Simon, Scott
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine copy in fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 047126153X
- ISBN 13
- 9780471261537
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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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- Abacus Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BOOKS065444I
- Title
- Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball
- Author
- Simon, Scott
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine copy in fine dust jacket
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 047126153X
- ISBN 13
- 9780471261537
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2002
- Bookseller catalogs
- Sports & Games;
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